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01/15/2026

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01/13/2026

Hackson, Sandra

Sandra Jean Hackson, of the Village Residence in Hanover --- formerly of Priceville, Toronto and Edmonton --- passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, January 11th 2026 in her 85th year. Predeceased by her parents Alexander and Hazel (Sims) Hackson; brothers David (Helen), Neil (June, Janice) and John (Anne, Virginia) Hackson; sister Lorna (Sandy) Martin; and nephews Ian (Shirley), Andrew (Tina), Ross (Lisa) and Gregg Hackson. She is survived by nieces Marilyn (Paul) O’Dell, Leigh (Bill) Monette, Kim (Rick) Robinson and Heather Hackson, along with nephews Davey, Darren (Darlene), Kevin (Darlene) and Graham Hackson; Alex (Melody) and Cameron (Mary) Martin; Brent (Tanya) Harrison.
Sandra was a pioneer of her time. Fiercely independent, she studied at UBC prior to joining Air Canada in the 1960s, where she enjoyed many years in customer service, including working at the Maple Leaf Lounge and forming a close friendship with (then) Air Canada President, Claude Taylor. Sandra travelled extensively. She was a free spirit who loved nothing more than having fun. She also appreciated music, reading, playing cards and crosswords, politics and keeping up with her large circle of friends. She had a beautiful singing voice, and as the story goes, she was supposed to be the original partner for Ian Tyson before he found Sylvia.
Sandra adored the various animals in her life: Buddy, Peaches, Smokey, Jack and April just to name a few. They usually came as strays --- she fed anything that decided to live under her deck--- and would eventually coax them into her home.
Sandra spent almost all of her eighty-four summers at her family cottage at Trout Lake, near Parry Sound. The people at the lake were dear to her, and she forged close relationships that spanned generations of lake-goers. She detested a north wind, believed she could move the clouds away with a wave of her hand, and the bullfrog symphony outside her bedroom window was her lullaby. She felt a deep spiritual connection to the land and it’s creatures --- well, except for the bears --- at that special place.

Cremation has taken place. At Sandra’s request, there will be no funeral service. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Grey-Bruce Humane Shelter (Meaford), Georgian Triangle Humane Society (Collingwood) or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are entrusted to McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home.

Sandra’s family would also like to send a note of appreciation to the Doctors and staff at the Hanover & District Hospital, who provided exemplary and compassionate care for the last number of months.

I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints of snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the softly falling rain.
When you awaken in the morning hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
-Mary Elizabeth Frye-

01/13/2026

Lough, Charlie

Charles William Lough, of Durham, died suddenly at his home on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at age 83. Married to the love of his life Marlene (nee Wainwright) for 63 years. Loving father of Scott Lough and his wife Shawna, and Owen and his wife Alisia. Proud grandfather of Vivian Lough, and Nathan Lough. Dear brother of Richard Lough and his wife Patricia. Brother-in-law of Ann and Gary Phillips, and Dale Wainwright and Phil Dandurand. Predeceased by his brother Bob Lough.

Charlie happily drove school bus in Toronto for 32 years and was a part time clown at the school bus parties for 8 years. He coached soccer for 3 years in Mississauga for 8 – 9 year olds. He loved going to his trailer in Sauble Beach for 38 years. After retirement he moved to Durham and he proudly told everyone the he loved living in Durham for the past 29 years.

A private service will be held. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Durham Presbyterian Church (general fund) or the Durham Food Bank would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham.

01/09/2026

Morris, Steve

Stephen Morris, of Durham, passed away at Brucelea Haven, Walkerton on Thursday, January 8th, 2026 in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of the late Cathy (nee Torry). Loving father of Gillian and her partner Dereck Wheeler. Cherished grandfather of Bailey and her partner Hayden Buchanan. Dear brother of Audrey and her husband Merv McInnis, Andrew Morris, and Alison Holliday and her partner Kelvin Adams. Dear brother-in-law of Karen and Larry Matheson, and W***y and Michele Torry. Steve will be missed and remembered by his nieces and nephews, and his good friend George and Deane Anderson. Steve worked at Durham Furniture for 45 years and was general manager of the Hanover Barons association for many years. Cremation will take place. Visitation will be held at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Monday, January 12, 2026 from 6 – 8 p.m. Spring interment of cremated remains at the Durham Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to MS Canada, Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

01/07/2026

Clark, Linda

Linda Annette Clark (nee Bohan), of Durham and formerly of Amaranth, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Chesley on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of Greg Clark. Loving mother of Nicole Clark, Samantha Clark, and Katie Clark. Cherished grandmother of Baylee Burdak, and Abigail Burdak. Dear daughter of Betty and the late Bill Bohan, and sister of Pat Bohan, and Paul Bohan and his partner Barb Bradbury. Sister-in-law of Patricia Clark and partner Tim Nurse.

Cremation will take place. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham.

01/05/2026

Russell, Dennis

Dennis Wilfred Russell, of Durham, formerly of Markdale and Windsor, passed away peacefully with his son Richard, daughter Diana and granddaughter Rebecca by his side, along with other loving family members at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Chesley on Friday, January 2nd, 2026 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of late Clara (nee Sklar) and the late Susanna MacKenzie (nee Hartley). Loving father of Richard Russell and his wife Helen, Diana and her husband Steve Kuranyi, and step-father of Beverley MacKenzie, and Gayle MacKenzie, and also his best friend Herb Hendricks. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Dear brother of Yvonne Huys and her late husband Tony, and Donald Russell and his late wife Jean. Predeceased by his brother Glenn Russell and his late wife Neit. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Annesley United Church, Markdale on Saturday, May 2nd at 11 a.m., with interment to follow at Markdale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Durham Food Bank or Safe N Sound Grey Bruce would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham.

12/22/2025

Lawrence, Gary

Howard Garland “Gary” Lawrence, of Durham, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Saturday, December 20th, 2025 in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Alice (nee Roseborough). Predeceased by his daughter Judy Lawrence Breton and his son Todd Lawrence. Dear father-in-law of Jacques Breton and Jeannette Jones and her partner Tony Smith. Proud grandfather of Christian, Lauren and her husband Frank, Sarah and Benjamin. Brother-in-law of Don Schuknecht. Predeceased by his sister Isabelle Schuknecht.

Gary was born and raised on the family farm on highway 4 just outside of Durham. In his younger days he was busy working on the farm as well as working full-time at Kroehler’s. On August 1, 1971, he along with a friend, purchased a local hardware store and became the proud owners of G and L Hardware until his semi-retirement. Following the sale of the hardware store Gary continued to work part-time, enjoying his time visiting with customers. Gary was athletic and participated for many years on many hockey and baseball teams and he enjoyed the winter months curling.

Visitation will be held at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Friday, December 26th from 2 – 4 p.m. A funeral service celebrating Gary’s life will be held at the Durham Legion on Saturday at 11 a.m., with visitation prior to the service from 10 – 10:45 a.m. Spring interment at Durham Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Saugeen Valley Minor Hockey, the Jr. Curling Program at the Durham Curling Club (cheques payable to Durham Curling Club in memo line please put Jr. Curling Program), or Durham Minor Ball would be appreciated.

12/22/2025

Watson, Norman

Norman Donald Watson, of RR #3 Hanover, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Walkerton on Sunday, December 21st, 2025 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Sigrid (nee Wagner). Loving father of Norm Jr. Proud grandfather of Connor and his friend Cara. Cremation will take place. Spring interment at the Durham Cemetery Columbarium. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham.

12/21/2025

Greener, Heather

Heather MacDowell Greener (nee Cohen), of Hanover and formerly of Montreal and Mississauga, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Hanover & District Hospital on Thursday, December 18th, 2025 on her 85th birthday. Predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Thomas Greener. Loving mother of Bonnie and her husband Bill Rowntree of Durham, ON, Ellen and her husband John Taylor of Campbellville, ON, and Heather and her husband Steve Turnbull of Knoxville, TN. Cherished grandmother to Sarah Yermus (Ryan), Kyle Skrypetz (Tamara), Matthew Skypeyz (Natalie), Adam Turnbull (Rachael), Emily Turnbull (Abbey), Ezra Miller (Mauricia) and the late Laurel Rowntree. Great-grandmother to Peyton, Nash, Thomas, Beau, Matteo, Callum, Caroline, Harper, Eric, Melanie and Oscar. Dear sister of Tom MacDowell, Murray MacDowell, and Janet Cohen. Loving Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister Margaret Ryan, and her brothers George MacDowell, Charlie Chalmers and Jack Chalmers.

Heather worked many years for the Aluminium Company of Canada as well as Atomic Energy, Canada. She moved to Mississauga in 1979 from Montreal. After the passing of her husband, she relocated to Hanover, ON where she enjoyed many wonderful years. The family wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to all the amazing people who helped care for our mother during her time at the Hanover & District Hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Abell and all the wonderful nursing staff who helped us through this very difficult time. Also, to all the support staff with HCSS. Special thanks to Jacky Little & PSW Marie Fong who were by our side every step of the way. Words cannot express how grateful we are. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. Bonnie, Ellen & Heather.

A private family ceremony will take place in Oakville, ON followed by a celebration of life in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations on Heather’s behalf can be made to Chapman House in Owen Sound (cheques payable to Grey Bruce Hospice Inc) or Hanover & District Hospital Foundation. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. Bonnie, Ellen & Heather. Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham.

12/18/2025

12/15/2025

Baines, Joan

Joan Elaine Baines (nee Clydesdale), of Durham, passed away at Chapman House, Owen Sound on Saturday, December 13th, 2025, in her 74th year. Beloved wife of the late Cecil Baines. Loving mother of Shaun Baines and his partner Jenn Dean, and Scott Baines and his partner Abbey Black. Proud grandmother of Charlotte and Joan welcomed Wyatt, Dalynne, and Colton to the family. Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents Robert and Eleanor Clydesdale and her parents-in-law Victor and Irene Baines.

A memorial service celebrating Joan’s life, with an opportunity for you to share a memory, will be held at the Durham Community Centre, 451 Saddler Street West, Durham on Sunday, December 21st at 1 p.m., followed by come and go celebration of life from 2 – 4 p.m. A private spring interment of cremated remains at McNeil Cemetery, Priceville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Chapman House (cheques payable to Grey Bruce Hospice Inc.) would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham.

12/14/2025

McCormick, Bud

Donald Alexander "Bud" McCormick, of Markdale, passed away at Grey Gables on Saturday, December 13th, 2025 in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Kenny). Loving father of Donita Baumann and her partner Don Caldwell, David McCormick and his wife Pam, and Jeffrey McCormick and his wife Krista. Cherished grandfather of Scott Baumann and his wife Sarah, Darren Baumann and his wife Jennifer, Lyndsey McCormick-Otto and her husband Joseph, Carley McCormick, Eastlind McCormick, Trenten McCormick, Joshua Hill, Jesse Hill, and Shannon Sheldon. Great-grandfather of Brinley, Bryar and James. Dear brother of June Sonnenberg. Predeceased by his sister Anna McKinnon.

Special thank you to the staff at Grey Gables for the excellent care provided to Bud.

Friends may call at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Friday, December 19th from 2 – 4 and 5 – 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John's Catholic Church, 384256 Concession Road 4, West Grey (former Glenelg Township) on Saturday at 11 a.m. Spring interment of cremated remains at St. John's Catholic Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations Centre Grey Health Services Foundation or Grey Gables would be appreciated.