"Photography is an art of observation. It has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them." - Elliott Erwitt From a young age, Jim was fascinated with photography. He enjoyed capturing moments and creating permanent images or...
"Family is not an important thing. It's everything." - Michael J. Fox Joy's life revolved around her family. From Ivan and the kids in her early days, to visits with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in later years. Joy was always there to help, support and...
Fran lived her life for others. Whether it be her husband, her children, her grandchildren, friends or community members her words "I'm so proud of you" was a source of encouragement that kindled a light in those she touched. Frances Mae Vigus Smith was born on...
Ronald Dalton Rier of Paisley, passed away after a brief illness at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Friday, January 18, 2019 in his 62nd year. Loved brother of Gary and his wife Judi Chambers of Southampton. Ron will be missed by his nephew Bud James, niece...
Bradley John was born on March 12, 1959 in Owen Sound to parents Ken and Iris (Brown) McMeekin. In time Brad was joined by his younger sister, Anne. He attended public and high school in Owen Sound before heading off to London and Fanshawe College. Here he furthered...
Helen Margaret Thompson of Chesley, passed away at Brucelea Haven, Walkerton on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 in her 92nd year. Helen was raised on the family farm in Appleton, Ontario and in 1947 she married Malcolm Thompson. They farmed and raised their two sons in the...
Gilbert Clarke Beverly “Bev” was born at home on Sunday, October 26, 1941 to David and Bella “Hazel” (Yeo) Steward. He was the baby of the family with older siblings; Roderick (1918), Harold (1920), Carl (1926) and sister Alvera (1929). World War II soon began and...
"There is practically no activity that cannot be enhanced or replaced by knitting." Stephanie Pearl McPhee Alma loved to knit, and knit, and knit! Maybe it was a pair of socks, a hat, mittens or even clothes for a doll. If you could knit it, Alma had at least tried to...
Mary "Ruth" McCurdy was born on October 4, 1928 to parents Ivor and Jean McCurdy. The McCurdy family farmed in Elderslie Township on Concession 1. She was soon joined by her brother Howard "Glenn" (1930) and sister Evelyn Patricia (1936). Ruth attended S.S. #2 in...
Audrey was born Tuesday, January 14, 1919 in Croydon, England, which is now a suburb of London. Audrey’s parents, John Henry Parish and Margaret Barbara (Tindle) Parish, were both born in London, England in 1894. She was the eldest of their five children - Audrey,...
