Karen Edda Breitbach (nee Von Oesen) of Kincardine, died Oct. 13, 2026, at the age of 86. Born in Germany, Nov. 9, 1939, she moved to Toronto with her family as a teenager. Adventurous, spirited and fiercely determined, she crisscrossed Canada and the globe, eventually settling in Orangev...
Louise (Brak) Bursey of Kincardine died, surrounded by the love of her family, Oct. 9, 2026, at home, at the age of 66. Survived by her husband, David (married, 1979); and sons, Brian (Leah), Steven (Natasha) and Patrick (Cindy). Deeply missed by her grandchildren, Cohen, Sawyer, Isaac an...
Bernardus Antonius Matheus (Bennie) te Vaarwerk of Tiverton, formerly of Eibergen, the Netherlands, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre in Kincardine, Oct. 8, 2026, at the age of 81. Bennie was a man of few words and no nonsense. He was ...
John Doering Schnarr of Hanover, died peacefully, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at the Hanover Care Centre, in his 82nd year, after a lengthy illness. Survived by his wife, Deborah; daughters, Jasmine and Heather (Denis); grandsons, Stanley and Walter; brother, Richard (Louise); and sister, Gl...
John Kenneth 'Ken' Perrott of Kincardine died peacefully, in his sleep, Oct. 7, 2026, at Lakeside Long-Term Care in Toronto, with his daughter by his side. He was 99. Born June 16, 1927, in Kincardine, he was the eldest son of the late Jack and Isabella (McVinnie) Perrott. Survived b...
Walter (Wally) Donald Motz of Point Clark, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, died Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at the age of 91. After 69 years together, and less than two years apart, Wally is once again in the loving embrace of his dear wife, Elva, to...
Stanley Kenneth Johns of Kincardine, died peacefully at home, with family by his side, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Lynne Rackley-Johns. Loving father of Perry (Jacqueline) Johns. Proud grandfather of Tyler, Carol (Kyle) and Kalvin. Dear brother of Ray (Andre...
Susan Carol McGrath of Tiverton died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton, in her 71st year. Beloved mother of Michael William (Jennifer Lynn) McGrath and Stuart Kenneth McGrath; and cherished grandmother of Thea Ava Rae McGrath and Hailey Mikaela Mae McGrath. Susan w...
Ronald “Ron” John Ackert, formerly of Kincardine, died peacefully, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, with family by his side, at the Temiskaming Hospital, New Liskeard. He was 88 years young. Survived by his devoted and loving wife of 35 years, Pearl Ackert. Father of Sonja Grey...
Margaret (Marg) Elizabeth Henderson, formerly of Walkerton and Bruce Beach, died peacefully and unexpectedly at home on Gypsy Roseway, Toronto, Sept. 28, 2026, at the age of 80. Born in Midland, she was the second child and first daughter of Rev. Bill and Peggy Henderson. She is survived ...
Michele Rose Fraser (née Sharp) of Lucknow died Sept. 28, 2026, at Goderich Hospital, surrounded by her family, at the age of 63. To know her was to love her, and to be loved by her was truly special. She had a generous spirit and a unique and touching way of making people feel rem...
Ruth Elizabeth Matheson (née Bradley) of Tiverton died Sept. 27, 2026, at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late John “Johnny” Matheson (2005). Loving mother of Kay Matheson, Sandee Matheson, Sue Matheson (Wayne Cochrane), and John Matheson (Suzanne Bell-Matheson)...
Dennis W. Ruthven of Bruce Township died peacefully at home, Sept. 25, 2026, at the age of 74. He left this world on his own terms, doing exactly what he loved on his own land. Dearly-loved husband of Heather (née Crawford). Devoted father of Adam and his wife, Annie (Ann-Marie), M...
Leda Myrtle White of Ripley died Sept. 25, 2026, in her 91st year. Born Aug. 25, 1936, in Allenford, she was the daughter of Oscar and Ethel (nee Roberts) White. Survived by her two sons, Russell Nelson and Peter Nelson; her two daughters, Sherry Nelson and Cathy Nelson; five sisters and ...
Nancy Ellen Gibson (nee Irwin), beloved wife of the late Allan Gibson, of Lucknow died at Victoria Hospital, London, Sept. 25, 2026, in her 84th year. Born Aug. 16 1943, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Olive (nee Thompson) Irwin. Dear mother of Diane (Larry) Henderson, Glen (Ca...
James (Jim) Morris of Glammis died peacefully, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Walkerton, Sept. 18, 2026. He did make 65, proving many people wrong. Jim lived a very colourful life - always on his own terms. He was dearly loved by his family and many cherished friends who were as l...
Shirley Joanne Thompson (nee Morris) of Glammis died peacefully, at Kincardine Hospital Sept. 17, 2026, at the age of 92. Beloved mother of Colleen, Cheryl, Barbara (Scott) and John (Catharine). Cherished by her grandchildren, who were the loves of her life, Sam (Linzi), Tom (Nicole), Mar...
Johannis “John” Van Erp of Kincardine died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at Trillium Court Seniors' Community, in his 84th year. He leaves behind a legacy of love as the devoted husband of Marion, caring father to Matthew, and proud Opa of Jaedyn and Taryn. Predeceased by his parent...
Carol Ann Atkinson (nee Helm) of Lucknow, died Sept. 13, 2026, at the Wingham Hospital, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late D.W. Woody Atkinson, who predeceased her in 2024. Dear mother of David (Karen) of Auburn, Steven of Lucknow, Ken (Linda) of Lucknow, and Debra of Waterloo. Pr...
Margaret Jessie Riggin of Chatham, formerly of Kincardine, died Sept. 13, 2026, at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, just 13 days shy of her 76th birthday. Predeceased by her beloved partner of 46 years, Jake Baylis. Margie was the daughter of the late Mel and Florence (née Br...