Haase, Vera of Hanover passed away at the Village Seniors Community in Hanover on Friday, September 21, 2018, in her 90th year.  Vera was a dedicated staff member at CIBC in Walkerton and Hanover for over 45 years. Survived by her brother David Thomson of Brant Township and sister Shirley (Russell) Litt of Hanover.  She will ... [Read more]

Peter Hall, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital on Friday, September 21, 2018. He was 70. Born on October 2, 1947 to the late Albert and Hilda (nee Nephew) Hall. Peter was employed for over 40 years with New Life Mills in varying positions over the years from Accounts payable to order desk to truck dispatch. Peter was ... [Read more]

Linda Coates, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, Hanover on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. She was 65. Born on March 20, 1953 in Petitcodiac, Westmoreland County, New Bruinswick to the late William and Ethel (nee Murray) Steeves. She will be remembered by many co workers at E.C.L. in Hanover. Survived by children ... [Read more]

Freddie Martin, of Hanover, passed away suddenly at Hanover and District Hospital, Hanover on his 69th birthday, Friday, September 14, 2018. Born in Windsor, Ontario on September 14, 1949 to the late Civille and Rose (nee Gagnier) Martin. Freddie loved his job at Interforest and eventually became Security there. He loved hitting the road ... [Read more]

Wayne Dean, of Hanover, formerly of Clifford, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Monday, September 10, 2018. He was 76. Born in Guelph, son of the late Raymond and Kathleen (Smith) Dean. Wayne was a Teacher for 30 years with the Wellington Board of Education at Harriston Senior Public School as well as enjoyed ... [Read more]

Ralph Schmidt, of Hanover, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Hanover and District Hospital on Sunday, September 09, 2018. He was 78. Born on September 14, 1939 to the late Herbert and Isabel (nee Hepburn) Schmidt. Ralph was a Mason by trade and couldn't be happier than when he was surrounded by his horses. He would ... [Read more]

Robert "Bob" Arthur Crawford, affectionately known as “Mr. J.D.S.S.”, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Chapman House Hospice in Owen Sound on Friday, September 7, 2018.  He was 90 years of age. Born in Amabel Township, Bruce County on October 20, 1927 to the late Ernest and Isabella (nee Fraser) Crawford. ... [Read more]

James Wesley "Wes" Gill, formerly of Hanover, passed away at Good Samaritan Seniors Complex in Alliston on Thursday, August 30, 2018. He was 86. Born in Owen Sound on September 25, 1931, to the late James and Leta (nee Barfoot) Gill. Wes was the proud owner of his own printing company, aptly named Empire Lithography Ltd. Dearly ... [Read more]

Diane Logie, of RR3 Elmwood, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, Hanover on Thursday, August 30, 2018. She was 77. Born in Hanover on July 28, 1941, to the late Elmer and Marina (nee Becker) Monk.  Survived by her loving husband Ivan Logie of RR3 Elmwood for 57 years. Devoted mother of Vivian Bott of Vita, Manitoba, Valerie ... [Read more]

Marianne Lynch of Neustadt, passed away suddenly at her home on Saturday, August 11, 2018.  She was 67 years old.  Together with her husband Will, they would have celebrated 30 years of marriage on August 13th.  Born on September 24, 1950 to the late Leo and Meryl Lynch.  Marianne was an extraordinarily generous person, ... [Read more]

Marie Foerster (nee Herbst), of Walkerton, was called Home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. She was 90. Marie was born in Normanby Township daughter of the late Edward and Katharine (nee Grein) Herbst.  She married Milton Foerster and farmed with her husband in Carrick Township until retiring ... [Read more]

Eleanora "Ellie" Becker, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. She was 88. Born in Brant Township, daughter of the late David and Magdelena (nee Rhody) Wilken. She was a member of E.L.W. and Queens Bush Chorus. Always remembered for her kindness and smile on her face. Survived ... [Read more]

Corisa Diane (nee Metcalfe) Lemont, of Chepstow, passed away peacefully after a tough fight with cancer at the Hanover & District Hospital on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at the age of 31. Corisa, a loving and devoted wife to Mark, Mommy to Lucas, Trevor and Callum, was born in Walkerton, May 29, 1987 to Bob Metcalfe and Dale Schaefer. Corisa ... [Read more]

Margaret Rose Wright, of Hanover, passed away at her home, on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. She was 68. Born in Amhurst, Nova Scotia, on January 22, 1950, to the late Thomas and Annie (nee Dorit) Comiere. Survived by husband of 36 years Aubrey Richards of Hanover, and daughters Sandra (Brian) Clark of Kitchener, and Shelly (Mark) Jelley of ... [Read more]

Born on May 15th, 1939, Leona Franey Oehm (née Ash) of Ayton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, in her 80th year, surrounded by her family following a five year battle with leukemia. Eldest daughter of Vera Scott and Edwin Ash (predeceased), she is survived by her siblings Edwina “Winnie” Comley of Stratford, ... [Read more]

Howard Lahn, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at The Village Senior's Community, Hanover on Thursday, July 19, 2018. He was 83. Born in Hanover, Ontario on October 27, 1934 to the late Norman and Carrie (nee Barkholtz) Lahn. Howard was most at home on the farm and truly enjoyed all the hard work farming entailed. A member of St. ... [Read more]

Mary Welechenko, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital with her family by her side on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. She was 91. Born November 25, 1926, in Gorlitz, Saskatchewan, to the late Bill and Dora (nee Oleksiuk) Danyluk. She lived around Spirit Lake, Saskatchewan and made the move to Toronto in her teen ... [Read more]

Mark Jeffrey Elliott, of Brantford, will always be remembered for his courage during difficult times. Unfortunately on Saturday, July 14, 2018, Mark passed away suddenly. His pain was too difficult and he was no longer just sad, just imprisoned by this powerful darkness. He was 52. Born February 27, 1966, in Listowel, Ontario. Mark was ... [Read more]

Shirley Jean Taylor, passed away peacefully at Brucelea Haven, Walkerton on Friday, July 13, 2018. She was 89. Born in Hanover, daughter of the late Elmer and Ellen (McGirr) Weidner. Shirley was an associate member of the Brussels Legion Branch # 218. Survived by daughters Debbie (Bill) Eidt, Kim (Jim) Oehring both of Walkerton and ... [Read more]

Gross, Marlene Ann – of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital on July 8, 2018, in her 88th year. Marlene was the daughter of Thomas and Christena (nee McCormick) Hughes of Irish Lake. Predeceased by her husband Francis Ernest Gross, brothers James, Leo, Francis, Angus and Raymond Hughes and sisters Helen Hughes and Colleen ... [Read more]

Richard "Rick" Robert Pake, of Hanover, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at the age of 68. He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife of 43 years, Pam Pake (nee Holman) of Hanover. Rick was loved by his daughters, and sons in law, Cathy (Ken) VanderStoep of Waterdown, Tracy ... [Read more]

Marie McRonald, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover Care Centre, Hanover, on Thursday, June 28, 2018.  She was 81. Born in Normanby Township on December 3, 1936, to the late John and Pauline (nee Fritz) Becker.  Marie was a former member of the Durham Rebekah Lodge, and Sunnyview Women's Institute.  Marie and her husband ... [Read more]

Gloria Koebel, of Hanover, passed away suddenly at her home on Sunday, June 24, 2018. She was 74. 　 Born in Hanover on December 1, 1943, to the late Arthur and Martha (nee Allenson) Hafermehl. Gloria was employed with Canada Post, retiring after 27 years of service. Loved by daughter Trina Fidler (Michael Thompson) of R#3 Elmwood, ... [Read more]

Elmer Schmidt, of Hanover, passed away at The Village Senior's Community, Hanover, on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. He was 95. Born on June 17, 1922, to the late Edward and Christina (nee Kreutzkamp) Schmidt.  Elmer was born and raised in Hanover, residing there his entire life. He cofounded and was a partner in Smitty’s Fine ... [Read more]

Charles William "Chuck" Gardiner passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness and surrounded by his family at the Hanover Care Centre on Thursday, June 7, 2018.  He was in his 91st year. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Doreen (nee Adler), four children, John (Carol) of Wallaceburg, Brenda Murray (Mike Pyne) ... [Read more]

Karen Ann Harrington, of Hanover, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with her family at her side at Hanover and District Hospital on Tuesday, June 05, 2018. She was 52. Born in Kitchener on March 1, 1966 to Glenn and Eileen (nee Vollmer) Skinn. Karen had a love for life even through all her recent health troubles. She was ... [Read more]

Alan Harry Lantz, of Crawford, passed away one day after his birthday at SBGHC - Durham on Saturday, June 2, 2018. He was 77. Born on June 1, 1941 in Linwood, Ontario to the late Harry and Ila (nee Deckert) Lantz. Alan wed the love of his life Diane (nee Sills) and began their future by raising a family. Alan was employed for Revenue ... [Read more]

Ruth Ann Caroline Wright, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, on Saturday, May 19, 2018.  She was 84. Born on October 1, 1933, in Penetanguishene, Ontario, to the late John and Edythe (nee Turner) Adams.  Ruth enjoyed her time as a member of the Hanover Legion, and cherished the many friendships and memories ... [Read more]

Gregory Joseph Armstrong, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.  He was 87. Born in Sydenham Township on May 22, 1930 to the late James and Mary (nee McKeown) Armstrong. Gregory was a teacher for the Waterloo County Separate School Board for many years. His involvement with both the Knights ... [Read more]

Bruce John Soehner, of Hanover, passed away at Chapman House, Owen Sound, on Friday, May 11, 2018. He was 83. Born in Elmira, on May 11, 1935, son of the late Harold and Gertrude (Henrich) Soehner. Survived by wife Maureen (Power) Soehner, daughters Lorie (James) Berlet of Elmira, Shelley (Red) Burns of Texas, Tracy (Glenn) Bridge of ... [Read more]

Mildred Elizabeth Becker, of Hanover, formerly of Ayton, passed away at Hanover Care Centre, on Thursday, May 10, 2018. She was 83. Born in Normanby Township on June 19, 1934, to the late Melvin and Minnie (nee Fatum) Buhrow.  Mildred last worked at the Hanover Care Centre as part of the kitchen staff.  She volunteered her time ... [Read more]

Linda Charlotte Kupferschmidt, of Mildmay, passed away peacefully at Grey-Bruce Health Services - Owen Sound, on Thursday, May 10, 2018.  She was 69. Born in Hanover on November 12, 1948, to the late Arthur and Alvena (nee Russwurm) Fidler.  Linda was a member of the Catholic Womens League, Mildmay Seniors, The Horticultural ... [Read more]

Lois (Gillis) Schaus   Lois Schaus passed away peacefully in Toronto on November 10, 2017 after a brief illness.  Born in  Melville, P.E.I.  on  January 1, 1925, Lois was the daughter of the late John J. and Anna Gillis of Melville.  She was predeceased by her husband of 72 years, Dr. Orland O. Schaus, ... [Read more]

Bernice Rita Klein, of Hanover, passed away at Chapman House Residential Hospice, Owen Sound, on Friday, May 04, 2018. She was 90. Born in Deemerton, Ontario, on Sept 20, 1927, to the late Harvey Sr. and Marie (nee Emil) Becker.  Loving mother of Wayne (Rose) Klein of Lake Rosalind and Ivy (Bruce) Lantz of Bancroft.  Dearly ... [Read more]

Helen Audrey Stanley (nee Nicholson) of Hanover, formerly of Kinloss, passed away at Hanover District Hospital on April 30th, 2018 surrounded by her six daughters.    Helen was born September 14th, 1939 on the South Line of Kincardine Township to the late Walter and Edna Nicholson. She married the love of her life, ... [Read more]

Eva Johanna Swanson (nee Skarnikat, nee Kummetz), born in Hohenbruch, East Prussia, November 17th, 1934, was the daughter of Kurt Spenner and Ernea Kummetz (Weichert), deceased, and sister of Rosie Zippan of Troisdorf, Germany.  Eva was wife of Hans Egon Skarnikat of Herne, Germany, from 1958 until his death in 2000.  She is survived ... [Read more]

Clare Francis Godfrey, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. He was 88. Born in Hanover on November 1, 1929 to the late Anthony and Eleanor (nee Grubb) Godfrey. Clare was retired from P & H Foods as Plant Superintendent. Once he retired he served on the Economic Development ... [Read more]

Margaret "Margie" Berberich, of Hanover, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Chapman House in Owen Sound on Friday, April 13, 2018. She was 57. Born in Toronto on January 27, 1961 to Harold and Sagami (nee Sasaoka) Berberich. Better known as Margie, she was employed with Canada Post until her failing health. Loved ... [Read more]

Patricia Joyce Hett, formerly of Hanover, passed away at Lee Manor Nursing Home, Owen Sound on Saturday, April 14, 2018. She had just celebrated her 82nd birthday with friends and family. Born on April 2, 1936 in Kitchener, Ontario to the late William and Josephine "Millie" (nee Ries) Schroder. Pat was employed with the City ... [Read more]

Eileen (Becker) Pfeffer, formerly of Normanby Township,  passed away at The Village Senior’s Residence in Hanover, on Thursday, April 5, 2018, following a long and courageous struggle.  She was a wonderful friend to all who knew her and appreciated and enjoyed each glorious day as a new adventure in her life.  Her family ... [Read more]

Alvin "Al" MacKinnon, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital on Sunday, March 18, 2018. He was 81. Born September 2, 1936, in Kenyon Township, to the late Daniel and Katherine (nee Brownell) MacKinnon. Al worked in sales for Ford leasing in Toronto and was a former member of the Oakville Optimist Club. Al and ... [Read more]

Linda Marilyn Smith, of R#1 Hanover, passed away at home on the farm suddenly on Friday, March 30, 2018. She was 63. Born on December 23, 1954. Linda was the daughter of the late Edgar and Sarah (nee Baker) Baack. Linda always enjoyed life in the country and remained on the farm until her death. Heart broken from George's death in ... [Read more]

Peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at the Hanover Care Centre on Thursday evening, March 29, 2018. John Neirgarth Fleming of Hanover at the age of 94 years. John was born in Normanby Township on December 30, 1923. Son of the late John H. and Laura (nee Neirgarth) Fleming. He farmed in Bentinck for many years while also involved ... [Read more]

Alleene Lambertus, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at The Village Seniors Community on Sunday, March 25, 2018. She was 96. Born in Brant Township daughter of the late Louis and Josephine (Wehenkel) Lambertus. Alleene was a R.N.A. at the Hanover and District Hospital and with Dr. Hurley's office for 14 years until retiring. Survived ... [Read more]

Evelyn "Dolly" Chittick, of R#3 Hanover, passed away on the family farm on Friday, March 16, 2018. She was 92. Evelyn was born on November 9, 1925 in Bentinck Township. Evelyn was employed as a Nurses Aid both in Hanover and Durham until retiring in 1978. She enjoyed farming along side her husband in Bentinck. She was a faithful ... [Read more]

Gloria Bellam of Hanover Ontario passed away peacefully at her home in the Seasons Brantford Retirement residence on March 12, 2018, in her 99th year. Gloria was born in Cookshire, a beautiful town in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, on August 4, 1919. She was the only child of the late James and Estelle (Wahl) Frasier. After finishing ... [Read more]

Ray Edward Stanley of Hanover, formerly of Kinloss, passed at Kincardine hospital on Thursday, March 15, 2018. He was 82 years old and leaves a legacy of family, friends and community.  Ray purchased his first Ford dump truck in 1959.  Over the years, Blackhorse Sand and Gravel expanded to include loaders and a crusher. In the winters ... [Read more]

On March 14, 2018, Irene Janes, (nee Whalley), a strong, intelligent and loving wife, Mother, Grandmother, aunt and friend passed away in Guelph, Ontario. Even though she didn’t stand much more than four feet, six inches tall, she had the heart of a giant.  The love she had for her family, friends, and let’s not forget any ... [Read more]

Richard Gross, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, on Tuesday, March 13, 2018.  He was 78.  Richard worked hard in the lumber business, in various aspects from forestry to sawmills and furniture.  Richard lived most of his life at the family homestead in Carlsrhue.  Born October 19, 1939, in Hanover, ... [Read more]

Valerie Gail Leake, of RR1 Hanover, passed away at SBGHC - Durham on Saturday, March 10, 2018. She was 67. Born in Stratford, Ontario on December 13, 1950 to the late Emery and Margaret (nee Roman) Leake. Valerie was the only child to her parents and the last surviving member of her immediate family. Faithfully a devoted member of Kingdom ... [Read more]