Obituaries

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...

Dr. Felicity Charlotte ‘Ann’ Cox passed peacefully at Errinrung Retirement Home in Thornbury on September 24, 2024, at the age of 89. Loving mother to John Willett (Edel), Tim Willett (Louise), Jane Jaggs (Jimmy), Paul Willett (Devon), and beloved grandmother to Audrey Willett (Praveen), Ross Willett, Matt Willett (Ivana), Taylor...

Betty passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at ‘PeopleCare’ Meaford Long Term Care Centre on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the age of 92. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Trevor Smith on July 3, 1999. Betty was the loving mother of Katie McNamara (Paul) and Allan Hargreaves-Smith...

Bonnie Zwering-Button passed away peacefully with her partner of 32 years, Jackie P. Curtis, and family by her side at the age of 61, on September 13, 2024, at Brightshores Hospital in Meaford. Bonnie Zwering was born in Sarnia, Ontario, on September 30, 1962, along with her twin sister, Brenda,...