Douglas Gibbs
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa in his 81st year.
He is predeceased by his beloved wife Carole (2022).
Doug is survived by his son Todd, grandchild Charlie, and his cherished dog Willow. Brother of Richard, John, Marie and the late Joyce.
Doug was a long-time employee of General Motors, and he enjoyed volunteering at the Oshawa Senior Centre.
He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 21st from 1:30p.m. until time of service in the chapel at 2:30p.m. at MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby with a reception to follow.
If desired, memorial donations Passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa in his 81st year.
He is predeceased by his beloved wife Carole (2022).
Doug is survived by his son Todd, grandchild Charlie, and his cherished dog Willow. Brother of Richard, John, Marie and the late Joyce.
Doug was a long-time employee of General Motors, and he enjoyed volunteering at the Oshawa Senior Centre.
He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 21st from 1:30p.m. until time of service in the chapel at 2:30p.m. at MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby with a reception to follow.
If desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Donations and condolences may be made through MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME or online at mountlawn.ca .to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Donations and condolences may be made through MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME or online at mountlawn.ca .
Douglas Edwin Randle
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Douglas Randle who stepped into the arms of his Lord and Savior on January 5, 2024, at the age of 91. Family surrounded him in the days leading up to his passing, and he knew the depth of love surrounding him.
Doug, a devoted husband of 68 years to his beloved wife, Doris, embodied a love that endured the test of time. Together, they embarked on numerous adventures, exploring the world and creating cherished memories that will forever reside in the hearts of those fortunate enough to have known them. Their unwavering dedication to their faith in Jesus and commitment to prioritizing love are enduring inspirations. Doug found joy and relaxation in the serene pastimes of golfing and fishing. He was always happy to include his friends and family in these activities.
Doug’s legacy endures through the cherished memories he shared with his children, Laurie, Britt, and Michael, who fondly remember the joy of skiing, garage sales, camping, trips, and fishing. He is deeply missed by his sons-in-law, Thomas and Keith, and daughter-in-law, Jeannine. Doug’s influence extends even further as a grandfather to Ashley (Eric), Christopher (Jenn) and Lucas, and as a great-grandfather to Hazel (daughter of Ashley & Eric).
He was the much-loved brother of Patsy Cook (Doug), and was predeceased by his sister Donna Smith (late Harry). Doug will be remembered fondly by Doris’s family and by his nieces, nephews and their families.
Please join us in celebrating the life of Douglas Randle alongside his family. A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Olivet Baptist Church in Meaford at 11:00 am, followed by a reception. Private family service of committal and interment at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford Foodbank and Outreach 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.
David John White
Passed away suddenly at Brightshores Health System – Owen Sound, on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Born in Owen Sound on July 2, 1945, David John White, was in his 79th year.
Loving husband and best friend of Lynn (née Nelson) for 47 years. Proud father of Andrew (Christie) of Guelph and Hannah (Ian) of Derby Township. Wise and patient grandfather of Emma, Juno and Ethan.
Predeceased by his parents Robert E. and Marjorie (née Marshall) White.
David was a longtime resident of Invermay and taught at Victoria and Alexandra public schools until his retirement in 1999. His kindness will be remembered by many of his students.
A funeral service for David will be held at Christ Church, 56 Union St., Tara, on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 1 p.m.
In keeping with David’s wishes, a summer come and go celebration will be held at the Best Western Inn On The Bay, 1800 2nd Ave. E., Owen Sound, on Sunday, July 7, 2024 from 1-4 p.m.
Arrangements are entrusted to Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 14th St. W., Owen Sound, 519-376-7492.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Sick Kids Foundation or to the Owen Sound Regional Hospital Foundation are appreciated.
Delton Becker
Delton Becker of Elmwood passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in Fort Myers, Florida on January 31, 2024. Born in Bentinck Township on June 28, 1942, to Andrew and Edna (Sachs) Becker. Delton was 81.
Beloved husband of 60 years to Helen (Weppler) Becker. Father of Tim (Rebecca) Becker of Elmwood, Nadine (Michael) Schwandt of Hanover, and Chris (Jennifer) Becker of Woodstock. Poppa to Alicia (Cliff) Becker-Pynn, Ryan (Vicky Pratt) Becker, Ethan (Klaasje Prins) Schwandt, Connor Schwandt, Samantha (Cameron) Groenendijk, Shannon (John) Falkingham, and Cassandra Becker. Great Poppa to Jameson and Peyton. Fondly remembered by his sister Dorothy Dickison of Burlington as well as by his in-laws, Harvey (Evelyn) Weppler of Port Elgin and Harold (Kathy) Weppler of Neustadt and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, brother Orval Becker, sister-in-law Marion Becker, brother-in-law Gordon Dickison and parents-in-law Herman and Elizabeth (Huehn) Weppler.
Visitation will be held at Rhody Family Funeral Home, Chesley, on Friday, February 9, 2024, from 2 – 4 and 6-8 p.m. A funeral service celebrating Delton’s life will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Elmwood, on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 11 a.m. Delton’s funeral service will be livestreamed and recorded. The video recording of Delton’s service will be available on the funeral home website on Monday, February 12, 2024. Interment in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Elmwood.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Grey Roots Museum and Archives, Farm and Food Care Ontario, or St. John’s Lutheran Church (Elmwood) would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.
Deanie Warmington
With family by her side at Lee Manor Nursing Home on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Deanie Warmington (nee Smith) of Allenford in her 96th year.
Beloved wife of the late Vernon Warmington (2014). Cherished mother of Terry and his wife Colleen of Owen Sound and Cheryl and her husband Bill Jahnke of Allenford. Much loved grandmother of Ryan (Kaylea), Carly (James) and Brant and great grandmother of Dylan, Lily, James and Chloe. Missed by her chosen daughter Dawn Brunton and her family as well as many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by parents Hannah (nee Boswell) and Gilbert Smith as well as brother Bud Boswell (Yvonne), brother-in-law Floyd Warmington (Phyllis) and sisters-in-law Elaine Campbell (Lorne) and Marie ‘Dot’ Semenciw (Michael).
A private family graveside funeral service will be conducted from the Hillcrest Cemetery, Tara in the spring. Arrangements entrusted to the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME, Hepworth. Expressions of remembrance to Park Head United Church would be appreciated.
Daniel James Rose
It’s never easy to say goodbye. Dan Rose, Distinguished Professional Agrologist (P.Ag, Dist.), formerly of Lochalsh, Emo, and Markdale, Ontario passed away on March 9th , in his 90th year, after a long battle with Alzheimers. Most recently, Dan was the Past-Chair of the Markdale Hospital Foundation and watched the new hospital take shape outside his living-room window. He took advantage of the healthcare team’s services many times in the past year including a short period of palliative care.
Beloved husband of Ruth (Webb), father of David (Barb), Alison, and Sheila (Mark). Grandfather to Katelyn and Heather (Tyler), Annie and Daniel. Proud Great-grandfather of James Fish.
Some of the places he loved were: The Farm (at Lochalsh); The Cabin (in Emo); and Boom Island, home of The Boom Island Hunt Club Inc. Though Dan was renowned for his hunting prowess, he will be most fondly remembered for his leadership as the Minister of Food at Boom Island. Dan’s prime rib was a highlight of our fall hunts, served rare to rave reviews by the members of the hunt club.
He will be missed by his friends and family in his many communities: Markdale, Lucknow & Ripley, Emo (in Rainy River District), and by his friends at OMAF, the OIA, the University of Guelph, the Guelph-Ghana Program, Annesley United Church, the Markdale Curling Club and the Centre Grey Health Services Foundation.
We would like to thank our Queen Street neighbours, Laura at VON, Megan at Ultima Home Care, Dr. Harvey Winfield and team in Flesherton, and the many nurses and doctors at the spectacular new Markdale Hospital, who have helped our family care for Dad through the Covid years and beyond as his health declined.
Funeral arrangements are being managed by Fawcett Funeral Home (Flesherton).
The visitation and funeral will be held at Annesley United Church in Markdale.
Visitation: Friday, March 15th, 2 pm to 5 pm, at Annesley United Church, Markdale
Funeral: Saturday, March 16th, 10 am visitation, 11 am service, also in Markdale at
Annesley United Church
The funeral will be live-streamed from Fawcett Funeral Homes, Flesherton website at:
https://www.fawcettfuneralhome.ca/ (Starting at 10:50am)
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Centre Grey Health Services Foundation, Annesley United Church or Farm Radio International would be greatly appreciated.
Donald Angus MacLeod
Donald Angus MacLeod passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024. His best friend and soulmate Lisa, and their three children, were at his side.
Born in 1958 in Simcoe and raised in Southampton, Don, known by the nicknames Angus and Blacky, was in his 66th year. He is survived by his wife of more than 44 years, Lisa, their three children Maria Nesbitt (Jim), Michael (Christie) and Mathew (Britney), five adoring grandchildren, Landyn, George, Myles, Olivia and Wells, and the two grandpups he loved to spoil, Molly and Maxi. Don was predeceased by his parents, Doris Eileen Morrow (2011), of Allenford, and Arthur Lewis MacLeod (1980) of Southampton, and in-laws Doris and Harry Kazarian (2023 and 1989). He will be fondly remembered by five sisters and a twin brother: Nancy Norwood (Jim), Heather Hogan (Ron), Margaret Van Gaver (Terry), Jane Van Dam (Harry), Julie Clazie Young (Bob) and John MacLeod (Nancy), as well as sisters-in-law Maria Jones (Brian), Dawna Kazarian-Keith (Wayne) and brothers-in-law Mark Kazarian (Lynne), Peter Kazarian (Wanda), Paul Kazarian (Deb) and Mike Kazarian (Carolyn). Don will be missed by more than two dozen nieces and nephews, and especially so by Amanda, Adam, Justine and Aaron.
Don made lifelong friends and teammates through his love of sports, which began during childhood and peaked with inductions into the Guelph Sports Hall of Fame (2005) and the Owen Sound Sports Hall of Fame (2016). Don played fastball, pool, and hockey, though he truly excelled on the ice. As a teen, he had memorable stints with the Owen Sound Jr. B Greys and the Guelph Holody Platers, helping them win the 1978 Centennial Cup, the National Jr. A Championship. His Sr. A career spanned nearly two decades and saw Don lace up for the Lakeshore Winterhawks, Durham Huskies and Woodford Royals. When Don made the transition to coaching, he led several minor hockey and lacrosse teams to provincial championships. He also took turns behind the bench for the Saugeen Shores Winterhawks and the Shallow Lake Crushers. Don was a devoted supporter and executive member of the Owen Sound Sr. B Northstars, and a longtime member of the Crescent Athletic Club.
From the time Don met Lisa, the two were inseparable. Family lore has it that they met as teenagers when Don showed up with Mark at “the big house”, the Kazarian family home on Owen Sound’s 15th St. E hill. Don never left; he and Lisa married in July 1980 and raised their family just down the street.
Lisa shared Don’s love of sports; the pair logged thousands of kilometers in the big red van, traveling to cheer on their kids and tailgate with other parents. Don loved to watch his daughter Maria play field lacrosse and he was an enduring presence behind the glass at the Harry Lumley Bayshore arena, where Mat and Mike played hockey and lacrosse.
Don retired after a 38-year career at Bruce Power. In his spare time, Don helped care for his mother-in-law, Doris, and pitched in for friends and family. When first grandson Landyn came along, Don was promoted from Dad to Papa, a role he adored. Papa’s lap always had room for a grandchild or two (or three or more in recent years, when it got crowded).
Sincere thanks go to everyone who supported Don, Lisa and their family through these last and most difficult months: Dr. Brooke Edwards and the Owen Sound Family Health Team, staff at Brightshores Health System, London Health Sciences Centre, Chapman House, Home and Community Support Services of Grey-Bruce.
A celebration of life for Don will be held at the Harry Lumley Bayshore, in the Bay Room, 1900 3rd Ave. East, Owen Sound, on Saturday March 30th, from 12-2pm. Arrangements are entrusted to Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, Owen Sound, 519-376-7492.
As expressions of sympathy, donations made in Don’s name to Chapman House, Brightshores Health System or to Community Foundation Grey Bruce – Owen Sound Lacrosse Endowed Fund would be gratefully appreciated.
Donald Harvey Slumskie
With the love of his life by his side, Don Slumskie passed away peacefully in his 87th year at the farm on the 10th of Elderslie. Beloved husband of Jesse Elizabeth “Beth” Slumskie (Currie). Dear father of Ted (Sally) and Jeff (predeceased – 1975). Proud grandfather of Kelsey (Andrew) and Cody (Dayna). Proud great-grandfather of Jake, Mya, and Brooks. Fondly remembered by his brothers Bob (Marnie), John, sister Eleanor Currie (Ken – 2018), and sister-in-law Mary Ann McGhie (Rod). Don will be missed by his many caring cousins, friends, and neighbours.
Don was born on the family farm near Dobbinton to Harvey and Thelma (Foote) Slumskie. Don and Beth were married in 1959 and together they farmed for nearly 65 years. They were husband and wife, business partners, and best friends. As much as he loved farming, family was always most important to Don, followed closely by spending time with friends.
Don was a character and certainly a force to be reckoned with! Whether it was playing fastball, curling, fishing, playing cards, slugging bales, or splitting wood – he would never be out-run or out-done. He was a “glass half full” guy even in the face of extreme adversity.
Don’s family would like to thank the ALS team at London Health Sciences, as well as the PSWs and others who provided support to Beth.
A memorial service honouring Don’s life will be held at Rhody Family Funeral Home, Chesley on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 1 p.m. A reception and celebration of Don’s life will follow from 2 – 4 p.m. Spring inurnment in Chesley Cemetery.
Memorial donations to ALS Canada or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by Don’s family as expressions of sympathy.
Donna Lee Graham
Peacefully, at Summit Place, Owen Sound on Monday, April 22, 2024 in her 85th year. Donna (nee Casselman), loving wife of the late Wayne. Beloved Mom of Rhonda and her husband Dr. Chris Collis, Tracey and her husband Chris Ross, and Dana and his wife Leslie. Proud Grandma of Emily Joy, Jill, Haley, and Patrick (Brooke). Dear sister of Lyle Casselman and his wife Marj, and the late Doug Casselman and his late wife Linda.
A special thank you to all of the staff at Summit Place for their years of devoted care.
Friends and family will be received at the Tannahill Funeral Home, 1178 4th Ave West, Owen Sound on Sunday, April 28, 2024 from 10:00am until the time of the funeral service at 11:00am. Interment will take place at the Stephenson Cemetery, Port Sydney on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:00am.
Memorial donations to the Parkinson Society would be appreciated by the family.
Debra Ann Welsh
Passed away peacefully at Brightshores Health System – Meaford on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 after a brief illness. Born on August 10, 1959, Debra Ann Welsh of Owen Sound, was in her 65th year.
Loving sister of Brian Welsh (Rhonda) of Owen Sound. Special aunt of Brady Welsh (Karina) and Brenden Welsh (Madeline). Cherished niece of Freida Trask. Dear cousin of Paul Trask (Lynn), Jeff Trask (Chris), Mary Trelford (Roy), Jo-Anne Pepe (Steve) and Betty Welsh (Barry). Debbie will be deeply missed by her furry companion “Taffy”.
Predeceased by her parents Betty and Elmer Welsh.
Debbie was a bright woman who made friends with everyone she met. She had been missing her mom since her passing and we are now at peace knowing Debbie and her mom are reunited once again.
Our heartfelt thank you to the staff and Dr. Gross at the Meaford Hospital for the amazing care and compassion provided for Debbie, and to Lucy and her staff at Meaford Place for opening up your home for a brief stay. A huge thank you to Amelia and Diane for the beautiful friendship you shared with Debbie, the weekly visits and the telephone calls brought her such joy.
A graveside service for Debbie will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, 190 1st Street Southwest, Owen Sound on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 2 p.m. Arrangements are entrusted to Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, Owen Sound, 519-376-7492.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Grey Bruce Animal Shelter would be appreciated.