Surrounded by his caregivers and family, Don Melick passed away peacefully in his home at Maitland Manor on April 22, 2023, at the age of 83. Lovingly remembered by his brothers Bill (Barbara Carroll) and Jim (Diane),  his sister-in- law Pauline, and several nieces and nephews. Don was predeceased by his parents Gladwin (Dan) and Eula, his brothers Jack and… Continue Reading

Richard Alexander Graham passed away in his 78th year as a result of Diabetic complications. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Louise Graham. Proud father of Alana (Mike), Chad (Debbie), Angela, Adam and Curtis (Rachel). Also survived by grandchildren Cassidy, Cody, Nikaiya, J’Kaede, Joseph, Brandi and great granddaughter Charlotte. Predeceased by his… Continue Reading

It is with great sadness that the family of John Wayne “Jack” Langtry announces his passing on April 18, 2023 at Alexandria Marine General Hospital in Goderich, Ontario. Jack was born on February 14, 1936 in Fort Frances, Ontario to parents Jack and Louise Langtry. In 1961 he was united in marriage to Florence Haukaas…. Continue Reading

On 16 April 2023 Ken Bauer passed away in his 87th year. Survived by daughter Laurie (Jay) of Nairobi Kenya and son Larry (Penny) of Wiarton Ontario. Grandfather to Holly, Journey and Lucy. Greatly missed by sister-in-law Darlene and brothers Terry (Ann) and Wayne (Debbie). Predeceased by wife Donna and siblings Don, Ray and Doreen…. Continue Reading

William (Bill) Kempton Bogie of Colborne Township passed away in his 95th year, on Friday April 14th, 2023 surrounded by family in Alexandra and Marine General Hospital in Goderich. Predeceased by his wife Phyllis (2015).Survived by sons Ken, Alan (Dianne), John and Donald (Ronda), siblings Marion Smith and Cameron (Pauline) Bogie, six grandchildren and six… Continue Reading

On April 13, 2023 Wayne Linington quietly passed away at Huron Hospice after a great battle with cancer. He is survived by Pauline Linington ( Chapman), Mike and Rick Linington, Sandra ( sister) and Tiel Westerhouse, will be missed by his great dog pal Winston, as well as many friends and extended family members. Wayne… Continue Reading

Pauline Jacques (Knight) of the Town of Goderich. Just 3 weeks shy of her 87th birthday, passed away at Huron Hospice, on April 12th 2023. She battled a long and courageous fight for 2 years. For anyone who knew her will remember herby her smiles and laughter. She never complained about anything, even in her… Continue Reading

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Alex Savage at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital on Saturday, April 8th, 2023. Predeceased by his wife, Freda Savage, his son, Robert Duesbury and his granddaughter, Lauren Duesbury. Beloved father of Larry Savage (Lori), Patti Koch (Wayne), Rob Savage, Cheryl Buckham and… Continue Reading

One night a woman had a dream. She dreamed she waswalking along the beach with the Lord. Across thesky flashed scenes from her life. For each scene, shenoticed two sets of footprints in the sand: onebelonging to her, and the other to the Lord. Whenthe last scene of her life flashed before her, shelooked back… Continue Reading

Nila Glousher passed away peacefully on April 1st, 2023 in her 85th year at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital survived by both friends and family in Canada and Philippines. Predeceased by her husband William (Bill) Glousher on April 24th 1999. A graveside service will take place at Maitland Cemetery on Wednesday April 5th at 2:00… Continue Reading

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Vera Bird in the early morning hours of March 31, 2023 at Huronview Home for the Aged in Clinton, Ontario in her 98th year. She is survived by many family members and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, her beloved husband Ron and… Continue Reading

Mathew (Matt) Driver, age 44, passed away at home, Goderich, on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023, after a determined battle against ALS (MND). Matt is survived by his wife of 14 years, Kristy Pokrywka-Driver, best-friend and biggest supporter for 22 years, proud father of their two children, Tenley and Blake, whom he was also amazed by… Continue Reading

How lucky I am to have something that makes saying ‘goodbye’ so hard – A.A. Milne Gregory Hill Hazlitt, age 76, passed away peacefully at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich on Monday, March 27, 2023. Devoted husband for 50 years to Beth (Roder), proud father of daughter Kate (Rick) and adoring Poppa to Archer… Continue Reading

It is with sadness we announce the death of our dear mother Maria Rakow. Our mother has lived a long life to the age of 98. Maria came to Canada with her first husband in 1954 and worked at the Fisher Bearing factory in Stratford. Her first husband, Edward Ptaschinski, died suddenly in an automobile… Continue Reading

Adrian " Joe" Vugts born April 24/1935 in Oisterwijk Holland. Joe with his family migrated to Halifax Nova Scotia in March of 1953 where he met his bride to be Gail Day ( Vugts ).Joe and Gail quickly became a family of 6 with 4 children and moving to Ontario. Over the course of his… Continue Reading

Beth (Abraham) FarnsworthPassed peacefully with family at her side, on her 88th birthday, March 15th, at Huronlea Home for the Aged. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Melvin, mother of sons Carl (Wilma), Joe, Pete (Patty), loving grandmother of Laura, Bryan, Mike (Mariah), Chris, and is survived by sisters Dorothy Stanton and Kay Pauli, and many… Continue Reading

Charles Robert Bush, beloved artist, father, brother and friend, died on March 14, 2023 at the age of 84 after a brief illness. Rob was married to the love of his life Mary Anne for over 50 years, who passed away in 2014. He was the proud father of Joe, (wife Afsoun, daughter Roxy), Dan,… Continue Reading

ComfortThere is a day of sunny restFor every dark and troubled night,And grief shall bide and evening guestBut joy shall come with morning light. For God hath marked each sorrowing dayAnd numbered every secret tear,And Heaven’s long age of bliss shall payFor all his children suffer here. William Cullen Bryant John (Jack) Thomas Crich ColePassed… Continue Reading

Passed away at Maitland Manor, Goderich on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in his 94th year. Predeceased by his wife Lois Jean Ward and sons John and Rodger Ward. Survived by his children Laurie Ward of California, James Ward of Sault Ste Marie, Step-Children Melanie Swan (Wayne) of Goderich, Barry Pitblado (Kerry) of Goderich. Also survived… Continue Reading

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ila Elizabeth (McCabe) Pollock at her home in Goderich on Tuesday February 28, 2023, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Carman Pollock (2008). She is survived by her devoted daughters Jo Ann (Dennis) Yule of Goderich, Lynn Noble of Goderich, Sue… Continue Reading

Philippians 4:6,7 :“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Attended by loving family on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Queensway Long-term Care and… Continue Reading

We are deeply saddened to announce that Charles Edward Albert Kalbfleisch, known lovingly to many as Charlie or Chuck, passed away on February 18, 2023 at the age of 87. Born and raised in London, Ontario, Charles spent his summers from a young age in Bayfield, at his family cottage, and in Zurich, visiting his… Continue Reading

Richard Bayne Reaburn (born August 1st 1951) departed suddenly for the next great adventure at 71 years old. The measure of a life lived is not in trips around the sun, however, but in love, connection, creativity, and wisdom attained; he LIVED, fully and completely, right to the end. He lived from his heart and… Continue Reading

Clara Marie Bedard (1953 – 2023) passed away peacefully on February 15, 2023 at Kingsway Lodge. She was predeceased by her parents, Claire and Willemina Bedard and her older brothers, Hank and Gerard. She is survived by her son, Michael (Tammi) and her two grandchildren, Emerson and Rowan; her sister, Betty Bedard Bidwell, brother in-law… Continue Reading

Lynda (Lou) Allin (née Baechler) passed away peacefully in her 73rd year with family by her side at Maitland Manor on February 14, 2023, after bravely facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s. Beloved wife for 52 years to Raymond (Jake) Allin, proud mother of daughter Jacki (Gordon), son Jeremy, and adoring grandmother to Alexandria and Zachary…. Continue Reading