Formerly of Mount Forest, passed away at Lee Manor, Owen Sound on Thursday, December 25, 2025 in her 87th year. Loving mother of Rob Mattice, Michael Mattice (Joan Thompson), and Richard Mattice. Adored grandmother of Theresa Mattice and David Mattice. Cherished great-grandmother of Austin Forbes and Samantha Forbes. Private arrangements have been entrusted to the…
BROWN, Susan Ruth (nee Anderson)
Susan Ruth Anderson Brown – Died peacefully December 17, 2025 after complications following a stroke in November. Susan was born in Montreal, Quebec in 1941, the youngest daughter of the late James Roy Anderson and the late Alma Athalinda Bigelow Anderson. She attended Quebec High School, graduating top of her Class of 1959, before earning…
DUMAS, Diane Marie
July 8, 1961 - December 30, 2025
Passed away peacefully with her sisters by her side at Caressant Care in Fergus, Ontario after her hard fought illness. Cremation has taken place as per Diane’s wishes. Diane was born in Elliott Lake, and raised in Centre Wellington where she attended Centre Wellington District High School before moving to Guelph, where she graduated from…
STODDART, Mary Irene (Armstrong)
November 1, 1927 - January 3, 2026
of Harriston passed away at Royal Terrace, Palmerston, on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the age of 98 years. Wife of the late Stewart Stoddart. Mother of Murray & Mary Stoddart of Elmira, and Jane & Dan Mock of Owen Sound. Grandmother of Sarah Becker of Elmira, Ian & Jen Stoddart of Ancaster, Cameron &…
SHORTT, Ioan
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved family matriarch, Fern Ioan Shortt (née Betts), on January 4, in her 94th year. Ioan was born to Winetta (McMullen) and Cecil Betts and grew up during the Depression on a farm just outside of Flesherton. From an early age, she demonstrated determination and…
BOWEN, H. Geoffrey
Peacefully at the Waterloo Regional Health Network – Midtown on Friday, January 2, 2026 in his 89th year. Loving father of Sherry and her husband Brian, and Karen and her husband Dan. He will be missed by his grandchildren Cassandra, Tyler, Brent (Ashely), and Callie; his great-grandchildren Jacqueline, James, Jayla, Jayde, and Barrett; his siblings…
COULSON, Norma Jean
Norma Jean Coulson, treasured wife, Mama, Gammie, baby sis, and friend passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital, Kitchener on Wednesday December 31st, 2025 surrounded by her family. She will be missed beyond measure by the loves of her life, her husband John, son Jiraiya, and fur babies Bam Bam and Finnigan. Cherished sister of…
LOGEL, Lloyd
We sadly announce the passing of Lloyd Joseph Logel on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at the age of 96. He will be fondly remembered. Beloved husband of the late Jean Logel (nee Williams). Loving father to Ann (Malcolm) Woods, Jean Smith, Ruth (Steve) Spitzer, Joe (Sara) Logel and late Ron (Sandra) Heffren. He will be…
BIRD, Gloria Janie Theresa (née Matthews)
August 9, 1942 - December 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gloria Janie Theresa Bird, who left us peacefully on December 29, 2025, following several years in long-term care. Gloria was a woman who truly lived up to her name—bringing a sense of joy and brightness to everyone she met. A legendary “social butterfly,” Gloria…
SMITH, Doreen Lillian
Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Loving mother of Tammy (Andre) and Shawn (Dianne). Very proud Grandma of Dyllan, Kirsti (Derek), Jessica (Ian) and Brooke; great-Gramma of Jayce. She will be deeply missed by her sisters Evelyn (Tom), Bonny and Helen, her nieces, nephews and her faithful…