EDWARD DURNIN, Kimberly DianeSuddenly with her family and friends near at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital on Saturday January 6, 2018. Kim Edward Durnin of Goderich in her 47th year. Beloved spouse of Shawn Durnin for 26 years. Loving mother of Sydney. Dear daughter of Sharon and John Edward and daughter-in-law of Audrey and Ron… Continue Reading

Draper,  Frank – After a brief illness we lost a great man, for the first time as a family we experienced the loss of an immediate loved one. To understand this, one must go through it. Our tears will stop but the ache in our hearts will be forever. He is survived by his wife Margaret, his children Valerie (David),… Continue Reading

Passed away suddenly at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital on January 1, 2018. Yvonne Valerie Guerin of Goderich in her 70th year. Yvonne will be deeply missed by her many friends from Community Living. She will also be fondly remembered by all the staff who have had the pleasure of supporting Yvonne for more than… Continue Reading

Passed away peacefully on December 29th, 2017 at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in his 89th year. Predeceased by his wife Mary “Vonnie” Porter (2007).  Cherished step father to Mary Westlake of Hensall and Floyd Westlake of Exeter. Dear step grandfather of Shannon (Bill) Romph of Exeter, Cheyenne (Dan) McClinchey of Hensall, 2 great granddaughters… Continue Reading

It is with great sadness the family of Barbara Matthews of Goderich, Ontario announces her passing in London, Ont.in her 82 year. After a lovely Christmas she passed away peacefully in her sleep. Born Barbara Bassett in Montreal, Que. Mom moved to the Albion Hotel, Bayfield, Ont. and lived the majority of her young life… Continue Reading

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sharon Jeffrey (nee Somerville) on Dec 24th, in her 74th year, beautiful and beloved wife & teammate to Larry for 53 years. Loving mother to Melaine (Brian) Buffinga of Bluewater & Todd (Carrie) Jeffrey of Barrie. Proud Nana of Connor and Lauren. Survived by brother Paul (Carolyn) Somerville of… Continue Reading

Brenda Armstrong of Bayfield passed on December 11th, 2017 in her home. She will be greatly missed by her three children and their families, Scott Armstrong, Tim and Carly Armstrong, LeaAnne and Pete Ross and step children of her late life partner Matthew Smith, Victoria Smith and Chris Hodder, Richard Smith, Mary Smith and Philippe… Continue Reading

FISHER, Betty Barbara Joy (Snell)At Huronview Home on Thursday November 30, 2017. Betty Fisher in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Fisher. Loving mother of The late Doug Fisher and Gail (Doug) Currie. Dear Nanna of Shelly (Dennis), Ray, Shawn (Kim), Tasia (Jay), Trish (Mark), Bryan (Julie), and great Nan to Andrew… Continue Reading

Sillib, George Elwin – Peacefully at Maitland Manor, surrounded by family on Thursday, November 30, 2017 in his 90th year. Predeceased by his wife E.D.Ilene (Sproul) in 2016. Loving father of Bruce (Marsha) Sillib and Sharon (Jim) Sanders. Dear grandfather of Lisa (Gord) Zubyck, Mike Sillib (Tanya Shepard), Krystal (Sean) Tucker, Roxann Sanders (Joe Powell) and… Continue Reading

Gwendolyne (Gwen) Gertrude Durst Born March 25th, 1924 in Hearst Ontario, died peacefully on November 28, 2017 at Huronview, Clinton, in her 94th year.  Predeceased by her parents Gertrude and Harvey West, brothers Harvey and Howard, and sisters Jackie and Grace. Survived by her loving brother Terry.  Beloved wife of the late Norman Durst for… Continue Reading

Hulley, Elsie (nee Essex) – passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in her 79th year on November 27, 2017 in Goderich. Survived by her loving husband Gordon “Pork” Hulley for 55 years. Loved by daughters; Bev Lecomte, Betty (Paul) Popp, Sandra (Steve) Popp, and sons ; John “Hoob” (Kim) Hulley and Norm (Melyni) Hulley…. Continue Reading

Chrysler,William John “Al” – On November 22, 2017, Al passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife Gail and family; Melissa (John), Chris, and Amanda (and her son Jace). Survived by his brother Ted (Bonnie) and children Peter, Paul, David and Dianne, several grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, his… Continue Reading

Unexpectedly, Ann Larraine Baechler passed away on November 21st, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with Cancer. Leaving behind, a loving husband Robert F. Baechler. Adoring children, Louise and Brad Priestap sons Brandon & fiancee Holly Ryan and Brent all of Goderich, son R. Scott & Wife Rebecca Baechler and son Sebastian and daughter… Continue Reading

Susan Scott, the love of my life, died beside me in her sleep early Monday morning, on November 20. She loved Goderich, our home and her friends in the Glees, her book club, her Women’s Group, and SwimFit who embraced her sometimes outlandish behavior with open arms and loving hearts. She was a retired nurse… Continue Reading

Peacefully with family at her side Marie L. Hoy passed away on November 19th, 2017 in her 95th year at Maitland Manor in Goderich. Beloved wife of the late Clifford R. Hoy (1981). Sadly leaving behind son John and his wife Jody. Cherished grandmother of Jaime (Bryan) Hopkins and Scott Hoy and great grandmother of… Continue Reading

Riley, Phyllis “Helen” Marion (nee Sheardown) – Passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19th, 2017 at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich ON, in her 96th year. Predeceased 24 years ago by her loving husband of 42 years Leslie Arthur Riley (Veteran, WWII). Born in Goderich on September 21, 1922 to Elmer Sheardown and Sarah “Sadie”… Continue Reading

At Golden Dawn Retirememt Home, Lion’s Head, on Saturday November 11, 2017. William (Bill) Colter formerly of Goderich in his 97th year. Beloved husband of the late Merle (Sheardown) Colter. Dear father of Donald and Sharon Colter of Lion’s Head, Dick and Dianne Colter of St. George and the late Robert Colter of St. Thomas,… Continue Reading

Suddenly at his home on Monday November 6, 2017. Russell Bruce Riddiough in his 60th year. He will be sadly missed by his partner Cheryl (Cupcake) Lynne Henderson. Father of Holly Sue (Riddiough) Nickerson (Ryan), Russell Robert Riddiough and step daughter Tracy Lynn Stewart (Maurice). Dear grandfather of Avah Nickerson and Blakely Ryan Nickerson. Also… Continue Reading

At Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich, on Friday October 27, 2017. Arlyne McMillen in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Colin McMillen. Loving mother of Darryl McMillen and his partner Kelly. Dear grandma of Tara and husband Brandon Corriveau, Tricia and husband Matt Denomme and Kyle McMillen and great grandmother of Dylan, Jacob, Paige,… Continue Reading

Peacefully, and with family by his side, Leroy passed away at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich, in his 78th year. Lovingly remembered by his wife and soulmate, Leone (Hamilton), of 59 years. Cherished father of Larry and Darlene, Laurie, Lynne and Robert Tigert, Lisa and Jim Fritzley, and Douglas. Proud grandfather of 9 grandchildren, Lyndi and Daryl Meriam, Jannessa… Continue Reading

Johnson, Ruthann – passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, October 20th, 2017 in her 81st year. Beloved wife to Kenneth for over 60 years. Cherished mother to Christine Johnson and the late Stephen Johnson (1977). Survived by her siblings Maureen (Grant) Moyer of Happy Hills, ON and Tom (Angie) Slade of Nanaimo, BC…. Continue Reading

At Alexandra Marine & General Hospital on Thursday October 19, 2017. Rick Kingsland of RR #6 Goderich in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Andrea Kingsland. Loving father of Jared (Elisabeth) Kingsland and Victoria (Pat) Ross, and step-father to Christopher (Danielle) George and Samantha (Chris) George. Dear grandpa of Xiola, Miles, Jensen, Maddox, and Tatum…. Continue Reading

With his family at his side Ralph Foster of Goderich passed away peacefully at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital on October 17 at the age of 101. Husband of H. Avice Foster for 38 years, he was predeceased by his first wife Claire Pentland in 1953. Left to celebrate his life are his children Lynda… Continue Reading

Helmuth, Norman – passed away peacefully at the Grey Bruce Health Sciences Center in his 80th year on October 15, 2017, surrounded by his son and daughter in law. Beloved husband of the late Doreen. Dear father to Tony (Sue) McDougall. Survived by his grandson James, his sisters; Jo Ann (Larry) Wesenberg, Dianna (Ron) Jette… Continue Reading

Geo. Douglas McIsaac of Goderich passed peacefully away on Saturday October 14, 2017 at Huronview Home for the Aged with his wife Dianne by his side. The family is grateful for the kindness and compassion afforded Doug by the medical and support staff at Huronview during this past month. Doug was born in Halifax, Nova… Continue Reading