J. Roderick “Rod” Dickson
Passed away at Oak Valley Health, Uxbridge on Tuesday June 11, 2024 at the age of 77 years.
Husband of the late Valerie (nee Humphrey).
Predeceased by his brother Trevor. He will be missed by his sons; Sean, Jeff (Amy), brother Adrian, nieces Crystal (Trinity), Brianne, Karly (Matt), Jacquelyn and Courtney, nephews Andrew (Jessica) and Adam (Sam) granddaughter, Paige, and grandson Kane as well as his many friends.
Rod was born in Ireland and lived there with his parents James and Elizabeth and brother Adrian until 1954 when they immigrated to Canada.
His professional life was spent as a civil engineer at Enbridge Gas, which he very much enjoyed. He was also an avid golfer and enjoyed telling and sharing funny jokes and one-liners.
Many thanks to the staff, nurses and doctors at Oak Valley Health and to his caregiver Cherry for their kindness and support over the last couple of months. Cremation.
A private interment ceremony will be held for family.
A celebration of life will be held at his home in Zephyr at a later date.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by Rod’s family
Joseph (Joe) McCutcheon
JULY 9, 1940 – JUNE 18, 2024
Peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday June 18th, 2024 in his 84th year.
Beloved husband of the late Judy (predeceased Oct. 25, 2023).
Loving father of Dave (Sally), Greg (Tania), Kevin (Melissa) Jones, and Kim Simpson.
Cherished Grandpa of Megan, Dalton, Evan, Darian, Jared, Mackenzie, Mitchell, Karter, Owen and Hayley. Dear brother of Coral McCutcheon, Elva Johnson and Glenna Stewart. Joe will be fondly remembered by his extended family and many friends.
Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Friday June 28th at 12:30 pm until time of celebration of life in the chapel at 1:30 pm.
Memorial donations the charity of your choice would appreciated.
Jacqulin Betty (nee Rose) Guthrie
May 21, 1933 - June 17, 2024
- 91 years “I had a good life”! Jacqulin Betty Guthrie (nee Rose) passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2024, at Port Perry Hospital with family at her side. Jackie was born and raised in Markham to parents Harvey and Birdie Rose (Gould).
Predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Wm Bill Guthrie (2016), and oldest son Donald (2022). Jackie is survived by her daughter-in-law Leslie Guthrie, Delhi; Wilma (Ted) Smith, Sunderland; Neil, Ajax; Dwight (Linda), Cobourg; Jennifer (Paul) Jones, Bowmanville.
Her 8 grandchildren, Kelly (Dave) Cowan; Kristie (AJ) Martin; Graham (Holly) Smith; Lee- Ann Smith; Adrienne (Darren)Fang; Hannah Jones; Melissa (Jesse) Rice; Stephanie Guthrie. And 8 great-grandchildren, Cole, Lane, Brynn, Briar, Madison, Ariannna, Kason and Adalynn.
Also survived by her sister Marjorie Mitchell (late Gord). Predeceased by Duard (Dorothy) Rose, Gerry (Dorothy) Rose and June (Frank) Underwood.
Auntie Jack also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Jackie grew up in Markham, her first job being delivering the Star. After high school she attended Normal School in Toronto.
A year later she married Bill on July 11, 1953, and moved to the farm in Whitby. Jackie was a very busy lady raising five children, being an active member in UCW and Eastern Star (67 yrs), leading CGIT, Sunday School and Youth Group, along with her farm wife duties. Her kindness, strength and sense of humour will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Cremation has taken place.
A Celebration of Life will take place at the BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Road N, Whitby - Vistitation Monday, June 24th from 6-8 pm, and 12:00 on Tuesday, June 25th, Service at 1:00 and reception to follow.
The family would like to thank the care she received from West Shore Village; and Dr DeHaas and Dr Xue and the nurses at the Port Perry Hospital, for their kindness and care. In Jackie’s memory please make donations to the Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke, Diabetes, Port Perry Hospital or the Mount Zion United Church.
Jean Myrtle McLean
Jean Myrtle (Lettau) McLean of R.R. #3 Chesley, passed away at Hanover Care Centre on Saturday, January 27, 2024, in her 99th year.
Loving mother of Ross (Brenda) McLean of Chesley and Linda (Jamie) Reaburn of Palmerston. Cherished grandmother of Neil (Christine) McLean, Craig McLean (Rachel McInnis), Gavin (Jaime) McLean, Matthew McLean, Kyle Reaburn (Sonya Stadus-Soo), and Chloe Reaburn (Alec Holla) and great-grandmother of Cael, Brock, Claire, Gray, Mason, Wells and Rozlyn.
Jean was predeceased by her husband Neil (2005), siblings Ruby Kirkwood, Pearl Graper, Stan Letteau, Elmer Lettau, Bill Lettau and Allan Lettau, and her parents Charles and Lena (Nuhn) Lettau.
Visitation will be held at on Friday, February 2, 2024, from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. Spring interment in Chesley Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Chesley Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Jannetje “Jean” vanEck
Peacefully at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Born in Opyne, Netherlands on January 20, 1929, Jannetje “Jean” vanEck of Barrie, was in her 96th year.
Loving mother of John vanEck (Ellnor) of Chesley, Jane Robertson (Mike Sutherland) of Angus, Gilbert vanEck (Sharon) of Markdale, Renee Dadswell (Rodger) of Barrie, Steven vanEck (Carol) of Kemble, Marianne Noack (Mike) of Pembroke, and William vanEck (Linda) of Kemble. Cherished grandmother of 27 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. Dear mother in law of Donna vanEck. Jean will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Predeceased by her daughter Maria vanEck (Jim Stevenson), by her son Albert vanEck, by her parents Aaldert and Jantje vanMourik, and by her siblings Maria dePutter (vanMourik) and Cornelis vanMourik.
Visitation will be held at Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 14th St. W., Owen Sound, 519-376-7492, on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 11 a.m., with a memorial service to celebrate Jean’s life to follow at 12 noon. For those that are unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed. Interment will take place in Greenwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Diabetes Association are appreciated.
John Edward French
Peacefully, at Brightshores Health System, Owen Sound on Saturday, February 17, 2024 in his 97th year. John, beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Reed). John will be missed and remembered by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister Shirley Harrison, and his parents George and Ethel French.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 from 2pm – 4pm and 7pm – 9pm at the Tannahill Funeral Home, 1178 4th Ave West, Owen Sound, 519-376-3710. A Funeral Service for John will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 11am at St. Georges Anglican Church, 1049 4th Ave East, Owen Sound.
Memorial donations to St. Georges Anglican Church or the Owen Sound Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
John Walter Garvey
Peacefully at the Owen Sound Hospital on February 21, 2024, at the age of 100 years.
John was born February 15, 1924 in Windsor. Loving father to Mike (Cecilia) and John. Loving grandfather to Michael and Katlynne and great grandfather to Owen. Survived by his brother George and sisters Marilyn and Beverly. Predeceased by his wife Marygrace, daughters-in-law Marsha (nee Mohr) and Merri-Anne (nee Jordan), parents Elizabeth (nee Towers) and Frank Garvey, brothers Frank ‘Diz’, Donald, Raymond, Leonard and Albert and sisters Evelyn, Irene and Margaret.
John served in the Merchant Marines during WW2, was a stone mason by trade – although not an artsy guy he worked magic with stone. He loved sports – many would remember him umpiring baseball, refereeing hockey or broomball – he often said he was not in it for the money but the love of the game especially when kids were involved. Many nights were spent with his good friend Frank Christie and brother Diz Garvey refereeing at some cold arena somewhere in Grey or Bruce county. He was an avid golfer and golfed until September of last year.
Many thanks to the staff at Kelso Villa and Vicki Oldrieve for helping Dad with his day-to-day care over the many years. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and PSW’s at the Owen Sound Hospital who made his last days as comfortable as possible.
Family and friends are invited to share memories at the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME, Hepworth on Monday, February 26th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. A celebration of life will be held in May. Spring interment Zion Cemetery. Expressions of remembrance to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
Jack Morris Seldon Cruickshank
Passed away peacefully at Southbridge Care Home on Monday, April 1, 2024. Born in Owen Sound on January 29, 1930, Jack Morris Seldon Cruickshank of Owen Sound, was in his 95th year.
Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Cruickshank (nee Kelly). Loving father of David Cruickshank of Owen Sound, Stewart Cruickshank of Owen Sound and Lelanda Muzzell (Mike) of Owen Sound. Cherished grandpa of Kadin (Kate), Emily, Alexander and MacKenzie. Step grandpa of Kylan and Matthew. Great grandpa of Harper. Dear brother of Marg Bell (Ronald). Brother-in-law of Eileen Cruickshank. Jack will be missed by his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Predeceased by his parents Stewart and Irene Cruickshank, siblings Gord Cruickshank (Elizabeth), Alvin Cruickshank (Aileen), Bill Cruickshank (Lily), Bob Cruickshank, Stewart Cruickshank (Alma), Betty Houston (Eric) and Doris Rosford (Cecil).
Jack was a dedicated fan of the Owen Sound Attack and was an avid golfer in his day. Jack and Bette really enjoyed their time travelling around with the square-dancing club.
In keeping with Jack’s wishes, cremation is taking place and a private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, Owen Sound, 519-376-7492.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to Grey Bruce Residential Hospice – Chapman House would be appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to Jack’s family by visiting his memorial.
Joan Ruth Lounds
Mom ‘Grams’ left us on February 17, 2024, in the calm, unpretentious and loving way she approached all of life. She was in her 95th year.
Born in Hamilton, Ontario on December 15, 1929 to Ruth Ann and Maxwell Robert Legate, Joan grew up in Guelph and eventually followed her father’s passion and became one of the few women in science at the time by studying Pharmacy at the University of Toronto, graduating in 1953. It was at university that she met her future husband John, her partner in life for almost 70 years.
Joan worked in hospital pharmacy for most of her career, first at the Brantford General Hospital where her son John and daughter Mary were born, then with the Meaford General Hospital when the family moved to Meaford and purchased Muxlow Pharmacy in 1960.
Family was extremely important to Joan, and she loved nothing better than to organize family dinners and gatherings, both small and large, nuclear and extended. Travel was also a love, with trips to the Galapagos and to the Serengeti with family and friends being highlights of a life well-lived. And then there was her need to stay out of the cold – in her later years, Florida was a second home for Joan and John in the winter, where again family would visit and where she developed many friendships.
She was also community minded and involved in many aspects of making Meaford a better place. A place of joy was on the golf course, where she showed her passion for the game by consistently playing well and winning several club championships along the way. Her ability to consistently hit the ball straight and keep it on the fairway always challenged her son John, who could not (and cannot) do this, but it has shown up in the golfing prowess of her grandchildren Megan and Michael. She was rewarded for this skill by claiming no less than 5 holes-in-one over her golfing career!
Golf was also a place for her to demonstrate her organizational abilities, calculating handicaps and making sure the Ladies groups in Meaford and at Maple Leaf Estates in Florida were well taken care of. Her abilities to organize and be so thoughtful about it – pills, photos, people, recipes, whatever – were remarkable skills that she effortlessly could apply to any situation. It gave her an upper hand in playing bridge and free cell and undertaking crafts and pottery.
Joan was honest about all things and would look at the world from both her scientific training and her heart. When you needed it most, she would call a spade a spade. As she entered her golden years, she was asked what it was like. Her response was “They call these the Golden Years – what a load of crap!” – with a smile on her face!
Although dementia robbed her of many of her abilities in the past few years, she kept her spirit right up to the end, including playing a mean game of ping-pong until she was 91!
Joan was predeceased by her husband John Campbell Lounds, and leaves her daughter Mary Elizabeth, son John Robert (m. Ellen McRae), grandchildren Megan and Michael Chapman, step-grandchildren Aimee, Scott, Melanie and Edward Ruttle, and great-grandchildren Makala, Lou, and Finn. She also leaves many nieces and nephews and their families, who were always checking in on Aunt Joanie and many, many friends and acquaintances whose lives she touched. Always one to encourage us all to follow our own paths, she was a beacon of encouragement for us in our careers and lives.
All are welcome to gather to celebrate Joan’s life at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11 o’clock.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford Hospital Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted.
James William Peer
Peacefully at Brightshores Health System – Owen Sound on Friday, April 12, 2024. Born in Port Credit, Ontario on April 15, 1933, James William Peer of Owen Sound, was in his 91st year.
Jim will be dearly missed by Ola Young as, well as, his many friends and fellow volunteers.
Predeceased by his parents William John and Jessie Margaret Peer (nee Smith).
Jim was a member of the Golden K Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound since 1998 and Silver C’s Club. He enjoyed board games, especially crokinole and Scrabble. He dedicated his life in Owen Sound to volunteering in the community, being involved with more than 20 organizations between 1987 and 2001.
A funeral service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held at The Salvation Army Owen Sound Community Church, 365 14th Street West, Owen Sound ON N4K 3X9 (519) 376-5699, on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Salvation Army (memo line Food Bank) are appreciated.