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Linda Carr

January 18, 1953 – July 2, 2026 · Age 73

Carr, Linda (nee Middleton), passed away surrounded by family at the Southampton Hospital on Thursday July 2, 2026 at the age of 73. Beloved wife to the late Richard Kyle Carr who passed away in 2022. Proud mother of Rosella Carr, Teresa Lubbers (Paul), and Dianna Hay (Dan). Loving grandmother to Gino (Shaune), Daxton, Kalvin,…

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Joan Van Valkenburg

September 4, 1962 – June 27, 2026 · Age 63

Van Valkenburg, Joan, passed away on Saturday June 27, 2026 at the age of 63. Sister to David Van Valkenburg and his wife Shannon, aunt to Ashton and Allie, and great aunt to Bryson and Brinley. Predeceased by her parents Harry & Eunice. Cremation has taken place. Private family service with interment of ashes at…

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Ira Berndt

March 18, 1924 – June 23, 2026 · Age 102

Berndt, Ira Belle (née Johnston), passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Huron Shores Hospice on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 in her 103rd year. Beloved wife to the late Louis Berndt Ira will be dearly missed by her family, Ron and his wife Beverley of Teeswater, Arnold and his wife Roberta of…

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Robert Kahgee

February 24, 1952 – June 6, 2026 · Age 74

Robert passed away at his home in Saugeen First Nation, on June 6 2026, at the age of 74. Father to Conan Kahgee Cutbush, Orion Kahgee Cutbush, and Veronica Marshman (née Kahgee-Cutbush).  Grandfather to Nadine, Pippa, River, & Reya. Brother to Sharon George, Randall Kahgee Sr. (Eleanor), and brother-in-law to Sophia Caudle and Bernice Thompson.…

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Cathie Marr

February 4, 1936 – June 15, 2026 · Age 90

Marr, Cathie (née Geddes) of Port Elgin passed away on Monday June 15, 2026 at the age of 90. Beloved wife to the late Alexander “Sandy” Marr for 71 years. Sandy Marr recently passed away on February 6, 2026. Cathie Marr was a remarkable woman who lived 90 wonderful years surrounded by family, friends, and…

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Doug Ferris

August 3, 1932 – June 3, 2026 · Age 93

Douglas “Doug” Ferris It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas “Doug” Ferris, beloved partner, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, who passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, at Southampton Care Centre. Doug was born on August 3, 1932, in St. Williams, Ontario, to Basil Earl Ferris and Florence…

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Patrick Thorne

July 8, 1970 – May 29, 2026 · Age 55

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Patrick Thorne on May 29, 2026.  He will be sadly missed on this earth by all who knew him.  A beloved son to Diane and her husband the late Alexander ‘Pat’ Thorne and Beverley and her husband Marco Avolio. Father to Sam and…

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Elaine Novakowich

February 3, 1951 – June 3, 2026 · Age 75

Novakowich, Elaine, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Chapman House, Owen Sound, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at the age of 75. Beloved wife to George Novakowich. Loving mother to Paul (Akiko) Cleaver, Sharon (Al) Cleaver, and Amanda Cleaver. Proud grandmother to Naomi, Emma and Dylan, Olivia, Graham, and Alison, and Alexandra and…

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Adam Cameron Subject

April 2, 1986 – May 25, 2026 · Age 40

Subject, Adam Cameron, suddenly began his spiritual journey in Calgary, Alberta on May 25, 2026 at the age of 40. Adam leaves behind his life partner Daniza De Paola. He was a proud father to their adopted son Brad. Adam was very special to Daniza’s mother Yvonne, Father Pier, Sister Maia (Shannon), and brother Sean.…

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Bob Copeland (updated)

February 25, 1957 – April 15, 2026 · Age 69

Robert “Bob/Bobbi” Copeland passed away in his home on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 in his 70th year. Bob grew up in Southampton, worked as a pipefitter in Alberta and Ontario and lived the last 3 decades in Port Elgin. He was kind to others and always had a smile on his face. He was a…

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Michael Axford (updated)

December 28, 1949 – May 26, 2026 · Age 76

Axford, Michael, passed away at his home in Port Elgin, on May 26, 2026 at the age of 76. Beloved husband to Lorraine Axford (née Nicholson). Proud father of Anthony (Suzy), Nikki (Phil), and the late Aaron. Grandfather to Anthony’s son Aaron, Nikki’s daughter Ella and son Emmet, and Aaron’s boys Cody, Saxon and Scenix. Predeceased by his…

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Egon Ernst

April 2, 1942 – May 24, 2026 · Age 84

Egon passed away at Brightshores Memorial Hospital in Southampton on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in his 84th year. Born in Poland, Egon and his family immigrated to Canada from Germany in 1953 to build a life filled with opportunity, music, and love. He was the beloved husband and lifelong partner of Cheryl, a proud, devoted…

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Carol McClay

August 25, 1943 – May 16, 2026 · Age 82

Carol Elizabeth McClay, longtime resident of Eagle Lake, Ontario, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, at the age of 82. Carol spent 38 wonderful years in Eagle Lake before later residing at the long-term care home in Southampton, Ontario. She will be lovingly remembered for her warmth, strength, sense of humour, and the many…

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Shirley Kirkland

August 20, 1934 – May 20, 2026 · Age 91

Kirkland, Shirley Margaret (née Girdler) passed away at the Brucelea Haven, Walkerton, surrounded by family, on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at the age of 91. Beloved wife to the late Glenn Kirkland.  Loving mother to Karen and her husband Phil Cumming and Brian Kirkland and his wife Niki. Extremely proud grandmother to her grandchildren, Jenny…

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Michael Price

March 13, 1974 – May 9, 2026 · Age 52

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved son Michael Lee Price, May 9, 2026, in his 53rd year. Mike leaves behind his parents Bryan and Barb Price of Southampton, son Curtis Lee Price, daughter Robin Kathleen Price both of Sault Ste Marie, cherished partner Candace Atkinson of Southampton, aunt Patsy McIntyre, cousins…

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Karen Punnett (updated)

November 11, 1954 – May 6, 2026 · Age 71

It is with profound sadness, and with gratitude for a life beautifully lived, that the family of Karen Lee Punnett (née Beatty) announces her peaceful passing at the Southampton Hospital on May 6, 2026. Karen will be forever missed by her husband, Jim Punnett; children, Alycia Tedford (Bryan) and Rebecca Kain (Johnny); siblings Dave Beatty…

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Walter “Butch” Stewart (updated)

April 22, 1943 – May 5, 2026 · Age 83

Stewart, Walter “Butch” passed away at the Southampton Hospital on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at the age of 83. Beloved husband to Luella Stewart (née Powell). Dear father to John (Leanne), Robert (Janet) and Ron (Ann). Proud grandfather of Samantha (Justin), Jodi (Charlie), Victoria, Rachel, Jenna, Ryan, and Wesley; and great grandfather to Ryker, Sterling,…

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Orlyn Solomon

June 29, 1938 – May 1, 2026 · Age 87

Solomon, Orlyn, passed away peacefully at the Niinigiiwe Hospice Residence, Saugeen First Nation, surrounded by his grandkids on May Friday 1, 2026 at the age of 87. Beloved husband to the late Carol Solomon. Dear father to the late Sharon Lynn Isaac. Loving grandfather to Joel (Michelle), Mike (Shayla) and Kelsey. Orlyn will be fondly remembered…

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Harold Shular (updated)

August 13, 1956 – December 26, 2025 · Age 69

Shular, Harold passed away at the Southampton Hospital, on Friday December 26, 2025, at the age of 69. Dear father to Coleton (Brooklyn) and Garett (Leah), and grandfather to Sophia. Brother to Dan (Wendy), Debbie (Randy) and Brian (Susan). Remembered by many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. Predeceased by parents Jean Shular (nee Pendergast) and…

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Sybil Mercer (updated)

December 12, 1936 – December 21, 2025 · Age 89

Sybil Josephine (née Barger) Mercer, 89, passed away suddenly on December 21, 2025, surrounded by her family. She will be forever missed by her children, Barb and her husband Bill Nonnewitz and Jim Mercer and his wife Laura, and her grandchildren Michael, Jody, Patrick, and Caitlin. She is predeceased by her son David, her parents…

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Chris Weiss (updated)

January 5, 1969 – April 25, 2026 · Age 57

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christopher Douglas Weiss, who left us suddenly on April 25, 2026, at the age of 57. Chris was a loving husband to Janette Weiss, a proud and devoted father to Alishia (Jimmy), Ashleigh (Lauryn), and Justin, and an incredibly cherished papa to Savannah, Ayden,…

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Aaron Axford

October 3, 1985 – April 3, 2026 · Age 40

Aaron Axford passed away suddenly as a result of an accident in Adelaide, Australia on April 3, 2026 at the age of 40. Aaron will be extremely missed by his boys, Cody, Saxon and Scenix. Loved son to Mike & Lorraine Axford and dear brother to Nikki (Phil) and Anthony. Also, remembered by his niece Ella and…

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Kenneth Ronald ‘Joe’ Ball

September 17, 1951 – April 12, 2026 · Age 74

Kenneth Ronald ‘Joe’ Ball, passed away peacefully at home in Sudbury on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Beloved husband of Donna Ball (née Brown) for 42 years. Cherished father to Arin (Donny) and Robert. Treasured grandpa to Logan. Also left to mourn his passing is his brother Jim (Pat) and sister Betty Ann (John). Brother-in-law to…

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Ken Lobsinger

August 21, 1940 – April 19, 2026 · Age 85

LOBSINGER, Kenneth Paul Ken Lobsinger passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2026 following a brief hospitalization at the Owen Sound site of Brightshores Health System. He was in his 86th year and is predeceased by his parents Gordon “Nixie” and Kay Lobsinger, his wife Julia, son Steven Paul Lobsinger, and Ken’s sisters and brother: Karen…

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Rolande Dressler

May 23, 1937 – April 7, 2026 · Age 88

Rolande Bridget Duguay (nee Maitland / Dressler)It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Rolande announces her peaceful passing at Huron Shores Hospice in Tiverton, surrounded by compassionate, dedicated staff. Born in New Brunswick, Rolande made her home in many places across Canada throughout her life. She will be lovingly remembered…

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