Thomas “Orville” Martin was born on Christmas Day, in 1938, at home on the family farm in Elderslie Township to proud parents, Ernest and Mernie Ann (McCoy) Martin. He was the fourth of five children, joining older siblings Verna (1925), Doreen (1935), and Reta...
“It isn’t the farm that makes the farmer – it’s the love, hard work, and character.” – Unknown This statement could not be more accurate when reflecting on Don’s life. He showed tremendous love not only for his family and friends but also for the land. His work ethic...
Melvin M Martin of R.R.#3 Chesley, passed away peacefully at his home on March 21, 2024, in his 78th year. Leaves to mourn his beloved wife Lena (Horst) Martin, Ruth Martin at home, Andrew and Elvina Martin of Matheson, Paul and Erma Martin of Dobbinton, Joel and...
Ernie Allan James was born on Friday, September 11, 1964, in Toronto to Patricia Leona Gainford and Ernest Alvin Noddle. He was the second eldest of four children, joining older sister Stephanie (1961), before being followed by Richard “Ric” (1966) and Deborah (1967)....
Dorothy Isobel was born on September 4, 1932, to parents William and Isabelle (Watke) Steinhagen. As a young girl, she was born and raised on her parent’s farm on the 12th of Carrick. Dorothy met and married David Wilken in 1949. In 1952, they had their daughter Linda...
Mathew Daryl was born at Saugeen Memorial Hospital in Southampton on Friday, February 13, 1981. His arrival was greeted with enthusiasm by his parents, Raymond and Anna (Gelyk) Hodge, along with older siblings Andrew (1970), Michael (1972) and Corinna (1973). Mathew...
Islah Mae Elinor was born on Sunday, July 19, 1936, in Sullivan Township to John Benjamin and Lydia Sophia (Priebe) Schwartz. She was the youngest of seven children, Lillian, Raymond, Melvin, Gordon, George, Arnold, and Islah. The Schwartz family lived and worked on a...
Mavis Wilma was born on Monday, September 6, 1920, in Arran Township, to Herbert Milton Milford and Ette Jane (McMullen) Ash. She was the eldest of three; Mavis, Earl Milton (1922), and Margaret “Eleanor” (1927). The Ash family operated a mixed farm on the Arran...
Larry Norman was welcomed into this world in Owen Sound on Wednesday, October 13, 1943, by proud parents Norman and Florence (Herman) Kreuger. He was the eldest of four children, with younger siblings Jerry (1948), Ray (1951), and Debbie (1957) later joining him. The...
Walter "Cecil" was born on Sunday, March 11, 1934, at home, on the family farm, on Bruce Road 1 in Greenock Township. He was the eldest child of Walter and Myrtle (Foreman) Lemont and in time was joined by younger siblings, Lloyd, Edwin, and Laureen. Cecil enjoyed his...
