After a brave and Courageous battle with a rare neurodegenerative disorder, Kenneth Kelly passed away peacefully at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, in his 62nd year, with loved ones by his side. Ken will forever be in the hearts of the love of his life Connie McMillan, his children Taylor and Hunter Kelly and sisters… Continue Reading

Claire Elizabeth (Bisset) Patterson left this mortal coil Monday, December 3, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, in her 93rd year. Born in Goderich to May Bertha (McManus) and William Bisset August 17, 1926. Beloved wife and partner to Ronald Thomas Patterson, who predeceased her by ten years. Much loved by sons Christopher William,… Continue Reading

Peacefully with her family by her side, Jean Leddy passed away at Victoria Hospital on Thursday November 22nd at the age of 77. Loving wife of Bill for 46 years. Jean was born in Wingham Ontario on May 29th 1941 to Stewart and Isabel (Beaton) Mullin. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Tammy,… Continue Reading

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Stratford General Hospital on Wednesday November 21st, 2018. Jeff Bissett of Goderich in his 51st year. Beloved husband of the late Donna (Taylor) Bissett. Dear father of Cassie, Ryan, Chad and Ricky. Brother Jim (Denise) Bissett, Crystal (Mike) Snelgrove, Cindy (Brian) Elphick. Also fondly remembered by… Continue Reading

Peacefully at Huron Residential Hospice on Monday November 12, 2018. William M. Cameron of Goderich in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Grace (Stewart) Cameron. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and their families. A graveside service will be held at Durham Road Cemetery on Saturday July 27, 2019 at 11:00AM. Reception to follow a… Continue Reading

Peacefully with his loving wife at his side at his home in Kingsbridge on Sunday November 11, 2018. Beloved husband of Jean for almost 65 years. Loving father of Mary (Mike), Bernie (Steve), Joe (Lynn). Henry (Val), Diane (Mark), Frankie (Paul), Teresa (Mark), Paul (Holly). Cherished grandfather to; Krista, Mike, Karin, Angela, Jeremy, Brian, Ashley, Jacqui,… Continue Reading

Kerr, Gerald Allan – passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 11th, 2018 knowing that he was fully loved and treasured by his family. His family had the honour of spending his final days with him in his home. They were able to care for him, reminisce with him and hold him when he needed it… Continue Reading

Kathryn Joyce Thorne passed away peacefully at Alexandra Marine & General Hospital on Sunday November 4th, 2018 surrounded by family in her 92nd year. Beloved and cherished wife of the late David Thorne (2014). Loved and honoured aunt of Jane and John Medlock of Oak Ridge, TN and Paul and Gail Partridge of London, Ontario…. Continue Reading

Etsell (Allin), Phyllis – Passed away peacefully on November 3, 2018 at Clinton Public Hospital in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her husband Doug Etsell and first husband Clive Allin. Loving mother to Raymond “Jake” Allin (Lynda), Brenda Vanderburgh (George) and Wayne Allin (Margaret). Cherished grandmother to Jacki Yovanoff (Gord), Jeremy Allin (Mary), Kelly McComas… Continue Reading

Hamilton, Clara   – April 10, 1938 to November 3, 2018Suddenly yet peacefully and surrounded by her loving family, at Alexandra Marine & General Hospital in her 81st year.  Beloved wife and best friend of Ron Hamilton for 40 years. Cherished mother of Carole Weber (Herb Runstedler) Benmiller, Dan Weber, St. Catharines, Alana (Dave) Ross, Janet… Continue Reading

Suddenly and peacefully at his home on Wednesday October 31, 2018. Gerard "Gerry" Rau of Goderich in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Dolores (Knapp) Rau for 53 years. Loving father of Claire (Paul) Gear of Cambridge, Tom (Cindy) of Geneva, Il., Mark (Christine) of Kitchener and Debbie (David) Mahood of Stratford. Dear… Continue Reading

CHANCE, Dr. Graham Wilfrid, MB, ChB, DCH, FRCPC, FRCP (Lond) – Passed peacefully at Alexandra Marine Hospital on Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 with his wife by his side. He was born in Birmingham England in 1933 to Wilfrid and Edith Chance. Beloved husband of his wife Mary of 57 years. Devoted father to Valerie Stark… Continue Reading

Passed away peacefully October 22nd, 2018. Survived by his partner Leslee, his parents John and Jane, his sister Lisa (Justin) and niece Taylor, grandmother Marian Hindmarsh and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A private service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the Humane Society or the Canadian Cancer Society…. Continue Reading

Culbert, Roberta Jean – Passed away peacefully in her 79th year with her family by her side at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital on Saturday, October 20, 2018. Predeceased by her loving husband Barry Culbert. Predeceased by her mother Margaret and husband Morris McMillan as well as brother-in-law Barry Butson. Jean will be greatly missed… Continue Reading

With enthusiasm, zest and an unwavering certainty Joan Van den Broeck tackled life. When she took on a task you knew she would approach it with all her ferocity. Born in Goderich Ontario, Joan was the daughter of Ernest (Barney) and Mona Davis. She attended GDCI and was an athletic teenager who loved a competition… Continue Reading

Graf (nee Stewart), Velma Marilyn – Passed away peacefully at Maitland Manor on October 19th, 2018 in her 82nd year. Predeceased by her husband Peter John Edmund Graf, parents James and Helen Stewart, brother James Stewart, sisters Noreen Ferguson and Rosemary Stewart. Survived by sister Norma MacDonald of B.C. Dear mother of Kelly (Paul) Hart… Continue Reading

Goddard, Bill – the family of Bill Goddard regret to announce his sudden passing at home on October 10, 2018 in his 61st year. Cherished son of Ruth Goddard and dear father of Brandon Ruby. Loving brother of Lynn (Wayne) Nicholson and Barb (Dave) Sproul. Uncle of Dawn Fitzgerald (Mark), Chris Fitzgerald (Jenessa), Jenni Nicholson,… Continue Reading

Dundass, William Brian – in his 77th year, passed away peacefully of natural causes in his home in Bayfield, ON on October 7th, 2018. Loving husband of Rose Dundass (Chalmers) and proud father of Julia (Greg McColm) – Kamloops BC, Jennifer (David Wilson) – London, James (Sophie Deraspe) – Montreal QC, and Joanne – Goderich,… Continue Reading

Mel James passed away on September 28, 2018 at Huron Residential Hospice in Clinton, Ontario at the age of 81. Mel spent 10 years in the Royal Canadian Navy followed by many years at Ontario Hydro. He had a passion for making intarsia (mosaic pictures created from natural woods). Mel was a real gentleman. He… Continue Reading

Johnston, Islay Mae – Passed away peacefully in Goderich at the age of 90 on September 21, 2018. Islay had a passion for making and collecting dolls. She loved travelling around to all the doll shows and always had to stop to take a look if she saw a doll anywhere. She was a real… Continue Reading

Martin KUIPERS called to his eternal home from Maitland Manor Goderich on Friday, September 21, 2018 at the age of 87. Born, February 19, 1931 in Aduard, Groningen, the Netherlands, he will be loving remembered by his family – John and Cory Kuipers of Goderich: Corry Kuipers-Simard of Wyoming Ont; Jake and Deb Kuipers of Humbolt, Sask;… Continue Reading

Rodger, William Robert – Passed away peacefully on September 16, 2018 at Clinton Hospital in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Joan (Nee Chapman) for over 63 years. Cherished father of Warren, David (Bonnie Hallam), Vickie Siddon, Neil (Tracy), Sheila (Ken Barker) and the late Norman (1969). Adored grandpa of Matthew and Michelle Siddon, Connor,Colton… Continue Reading

Sartori, Karl – passed away peacefully at Alexander Marine and General Hospital on September 7th, 2018 in his 91st year. Predeceased by parents Karl and Theresia (Mayr) of Austria, his wife of 63 years Elfrieda (Rericha) (2014) , infant son John (1960) and brothers in law Johann Hofbauer (1994) (Austria) and Karl Beyerl (2018) (Austria)…. Continue Reading

Feagan, Susan Hazel – passed away peacefully at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in Goderich on September 4, 2018 surrounded by her family at the age of 70. Sue will be lovingly and forever missed by her daughter, Tamara Schmelzle (Smith) (Steven), her son David Smith (Nikki), her son Peter Smith, her sisters Mary Hay… Continue Reading

Savage, Freda – It is with great sadness the family announces the peaceful passing of Freda Savage (nee Mitchell) at Clinton Public Hospital on Thursday, August 30th, 2018. Cherished wife of Alexander Savage for the past 43 years. Beloved mother of Cheryl Buckham, Robert Duesbury, Harold Duesbury (Linda), Larry Savage (Lori), Patti Koch (Wayne) and… Continue Reading