Obituaries

Leo Henry Girard, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, special uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, at the age of 86. Born in Windsor, Ontario, on March 4, 1938, to Leo (Tatters) and Mae Girard, Leo’s life was marked by a passion for learning...

February 1, 1939 - November 24, 2024 Suzanne passed away at Meaford LTC home at age 85 after succumbing to a respiratory illness. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Terry and children Wendy (Renee), Kim, and Simon. We hope she is finally at peace. Suzanne was born in...

Sheryl Simon (née Perks) passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the age of 68, after a long struggle with her health, leaving the world less full of laughter and joy than it was with her in it. Sheryl was the beloved wife of David Simon, proud mother of...

September 21, 1951 – October 21, 2024 On October 21, 2024, Richard ‘Rick’ Galbraith returned to the Universe. After a decade-long struggle with Parkinson’s, he chose to leave this world on his own terms, surrounded by those he loved. Now, he is free of a body that no longer served...

Died peacefully October 20, 2024, in Thornbury, Ontario. Born December 6, 1936, to Evelyn and Murray Anger in Woodstock, Ontario, Pat is predeceased by her parents and siblings, Elgin and Francis. She is survived by her sons Michael and Mark Ellinger (Nancy Long), and her grandchildren Travis and Marlena. She taught...

Lucy Isabel Burgess (nee Huffman) was born on April 20, 1937, in the Toronto area, and peacefully passed away on October 19, 2024, at the age of 87 in Meaford, Ontario. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched everyone. Survived by her devoted...

Al Mugford passed peacefully while surrounded by his close friends and neighbours on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Meaford Hospital. Alfred Gideon Mugford was born on April 11, 1952 in Newfoundland, to his parents, Clayton and Ella. “Little Al” will be sadly missed by many seniors whose homes he repaired, maintained,...

Maizie Fulford (nee Armstrong) of Clarksburg passed away suddenly at Brightshores Hospital in Owen Sound with her family by her side on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the age of 89. She was predeceased by her cherished husband Elmer in 2018. Maizie was very proud of her family, always keeping...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Vernon Floyd Bowhey on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the age of 92. Vern was born March 22, 1932, in Clarksburg, to Floyd and Orel (nee Lougheed) Bowhey. He was a loving older brother to Larry and was predeceased by...

May 9, 1928 - October 3, 2024 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our cherished Mom, Grandma, and Great- Grandma Helen “Marie” Pilon (nee Vickers) in her 97th year. Marie passed away peacefully at the Meaford LTC on October 3rd. Daughter of the late Eva Mary...