Brian James Johnston of Lucknow died Sept. 20, 2023, at the age of 75. Born in Lucknow, Oct. 9, 1947, he was the second of seven children born to J.C. and Joyce Johnston. Brian created a life in Lucknow through hard work, dedication, and commitment. He attended George Brown College where ...
James “Neil” Godwin of Stratford, formerly of Kincardine, Goderich and Guelph, died peacefully, with his beloved wife, Marie, by his side, Sept. 18, 2023, at the Stratford General Hospital. He was 88. The eldest of three boys, Neil was born Nov. 7, 1934, son of the late Joseph...
At 9.55 p.m., Sept. 16, 2023, Heaven opened up while the clouds ushered in Jean (Georgina) Cloakey. Jean ended her long three-and-a-half-year battle with cancer peacefully, with her loving family by her side, in her home in Kincardine. She was 64 years old and was born in Goderich, daught...
Michael Thaddeus “Ted” Dittenhoffer died at the Southampton Care Centre, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023, at the age of 77, after a struggle with Huntington’s disease. Born in 1946, in Kitchener, he was the second of four children born to Michael and Mary (née Krukowski) Di...
Joan Margaret “Joanie” Zoppi (née Barrett) of Kincardine, died at Trillium Court Seniors’ Community, Kincardine, Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in her 95th year. Born in Birmingham, England, Oct. 20, 1928, she was the daughter of the late James and Agnes Barrett (né...
Robert Thomas “Bob” Griffin of Kincardine died peacefully, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, with family by his side, at the age of 85. Bob will be remembered by his life-long friends and the mothers of his children, Peggy and Sandra. ...
Lynn Scharfenberg (née Groombridge) of Kincardine, died with family by her side, at the London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Hospital, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, at the age of 73. Beloved wife of the late Roland Scharfenberg (2015). Dear mother of Sarah Scharfenberg (Zack Kranjec),...
Albert “Lloyd” Lamont, formerly of Teeswater, died surrounded by family, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Lamont (née McMichael) (2006). Dear father of Brenda McAllister (S...
Howard William “Howie” Griffith of Kincardine, died Aug. 23, 2023, with his family by his side. He was 74. He attended the "Chickie School," W.E. Thompson Public School and KDSS before he met a city-slicker named Phyliss Clubb when she came to spend the summer of 196...
Valerie Anne (Stevens) MacEachern of Kincardine died Aug. 21, 2023, at the age of 82. Born May 30, 1941, in Crawley, West Sussex, England, she was the firstborn to her mother, Violet Winchester, and Canadian soldier, Walter Stevens. Valerie's early years were marked by adventure and c...
Ross William Bennett Pratt of Kincardine died peacefully at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. He was 79. Born in Wynyard, Saskatchewan, Aug. 13, 1944, he was the son of Florence Elma and Ross Jackson Pratt. He later lived in Hamilton, Caledonia and, fi...
Leonard “Red” Stanley of Lucknow, died at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Aug. 18, 2023, at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Shirley. Missed by his children, Connie and Tony, Cathy and Glen, and Terry; as well as his grandchildren, Kayla and Evan, Ryan, Brandon and Ashley, Hayd...
Ruthe A. Patterson of Ripley, beloved wife of the late Gordon Patterson and Hugh Duncan, died at the Kincardine hospital, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, at the age of 83. Greatly missed by her two sons, David (Bobbi) Patterson of Kincardine and Bill (Tammy) Patterson of Goderich; and grandchild...
Albert Gerald Branscombe of Tiverton, died peacefully at home, with family by his side, Aug. 16, 2023, at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Sheila Branscombe (nee Foster). Loved father of James (Sarah), Leigh (Barbara), and Melanie. Proud grandpa of Liam, Samuel, Dylan, Connor, and Kathry...
Helen S. Surridge of Kincardine, died Aug. 15, 2023, in her 84th year. Survived by her two sons, Michael and Janet Surridge of Kincardine; and David and his fiancée, Rowena, of Oshawa. Sadly missed by her sisters, Carol Burrows and Lilojean Osborne (Keith). Remembered by Ted and Lo...
Mary “Eleanor” Convay (née Farrell), died with her family at her side, at the Southampton Care Centre, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, at the age of 85. Beloved wife of Jim Convay of Kincardine. Loving mother of Rose Marie (Jim) Young, Susan (Paul) Campbell, Jamie (Laurie) Con...
Klaas Smidts of Kincardine, died peacefully, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, at the age of 98. Beloved husband of the late Anne Flikweert (2005). Loving father of Nick Smidts (Marie) of Woodstock, John Smidts (Karen) of Stratford, Jack Smidts (Mar...
Oral Marena Cameron of London, formerly of Kincardine, died Aug. 6, 2023, at the age of 91. Born at Kincardine hospital in 1932, she was the daughter of the late Orville and Verna Finlayson. Predeceased by her husband, Murray Cameron; her son, Scott; her sister, Virene Thompson; and broth...
Lorne Hackett of Lucknow, beloved husband of Hazel Hackett and the late Joyce Hackett, died at the Wingham Hospital, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, at the age of 89. Born June 22, 1934, in Ashfield Township, he was the son of the late Mary (Vint) and J.W. Clifford Hackett. Father of Greg (Chris)...
Dale Martin, formerly of Ripley and Kincardine, died peacefully at the Huronview Home for the Aged, Clinton, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, at the age of 73. Fondly remembered by his stepsons, Wade (Sue) Linklater and Wyatt Linklater; sister, Linda (Kelly) Kelledjian; brother, Dennis (Kathy) Mart...