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Ronald Mackay
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton, on Friday, November 30th, 2007 at the age of 77 years, Ronald Mackay of Port Elgin. Husband for 55 years of the Rev. Patricia Mackay. Father of Bruce and his wife Kim of Calgary, Linda and her husband Ian Halupka of Mississauga, Brian and his wife Jeanetta of Brampton, Stephen and his wife Janet of Burlington, Caryn and her husband Lindsay Mahon of Schomberg, and Randall of Brampton. Proud Papa of thirteen grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted in the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin on Friday December 7th, at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Keith Reynolds officiating.
Memorial contributions to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation, the Salvation Army Food Bank or the charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
John MacKay
At the Southampton Care Centre, Southampton, on Friday, December 7th, 2007 at the age of 89 years, John MacKay of Port Elgin. Husband of the late former Olga Robertson. Father of Robert and his wife Joan, and Heather and her husband Mark Porter all of Saugeen Twp, Kathryn and her husband Bob Lindhorst of Wiarton, Jim and Audrey of Gatineau, QC., Don and his wife Ann, Brian, and Kenneth, all of Port Elgin. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and by brother Gordon of Port Elgin. Predeceased by grandson Adam Porter, one brother and three sisters.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin, (Town of Saugeen Shores) on Monday, December 10th, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted in the chapel, on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Gordon Williams officiating.
Memorial contributions to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Port Elgin United Church, would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Norman MacGregor
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton, on Sunday , March 28th, 2004 at the age of 79 years, Norman MacGregor of Port Elgin, and formerly of Atikokan and New Brunswick. Husband of the late Ruby Ward. Father of Bruce and his wife Jean of Southampton, Stewart and his wife Marilyn of Port Elgin, and Glen and his wife Sherry of Thunder Bay. Grandpa to Tracy, James, Lee, Shane, Rory, John, Brent and Ryan. Great-grandfather of four. Surviving also is one brother Donald and his wife Fran of Cobourg. He is predeceased by his brothers Bob, Allan, Ian, and Ronny.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, (Town of Saugeen Shores) on Tuesday, March 30th, from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Julia Morden officiating.
A reception will be held with the family immediately following the service in the Reception Suite of the funeral home.
Interment Westcock Cemetery, in New Brunswick.
The Southampton Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. will hold a memorial service in the chapel on Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m.
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #340, Port Elgin will hold a memorial service in the chapel on Tuesday evening at 6:45 p.m.
Memorial contributions to the Lung Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
MacDonald, Margaret Francis
At Brucelea Haven, Walkerton on Friday, January 18th, 2002, in her 87th year, the former Margaret Caskanette, formerly of Bronte, (Oakville). Wife of the late Ivan MacDonald. Mother of James of Southampton, Garfield and William and his wife Deborah all of Burlington and Robert of Port Elgin. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren, one brother and two sisters. Predeceased by one brother and seven sisters.
A graveside service will be held at St. Jude’s Cemetery, Lakeshore Road W, Oakville, west of Kerr Street, on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2002 at 2.00 p.m.,
Memorial contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
For further information, please contact the W. Kent Milroy Funeral Home 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, 519-832-2222
Joan MacDonald
After a determined battle with Malignant Melanoma on Friday, May 21st, 2004 at the Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton, at the age of 53 years, the former Joan Nickason of Tara. Loving wife, soulmate and best friend of Raymond MacDonald of Tara. Mom will be deeply missed by her children Rhonda and her husband Dr. Jeff Berry of Southampton, Dan and his wife Diem Trang Nguyen of Brampton, and Jason of Tara. Special grandma of Gabrielle, Bronwyn, Charlotte and Josephine Berry, and Ethan MacDonald. She is also survived by her mother Ruth Nickason of Allenford, and her siblings Pat and Murray Robinson, Ron and Pam Nickason, Brenda and Richard Evans, Ryan and Carol Nickason, Kathy and Gary McDougald, Ray and Judy Nickason, Annette and Les Anderson, Rob and Nicole Nickason, and their families, all of the Allenford/Tara area. She is predeceased by her father Neil Nickason.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, (Town of Saugeen Shores) from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 23rd, and from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, May 24th . A celebration of life will be held at the family’s home in Tara on Saturday, May 29th, 2004 at 11:00 a.m.
Memorial contributions to the Bluewater District School Board or the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation MRI Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Jean MacDonald
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound, on Wednesday, March 31st, 2004, at the age of 78 years, the former Jean Reeves, wife of George MacDonald of Southampton, mother of Wendy and her husband Randy Leslie, Kathy and her husband John Helwig, and Pete MacDonald, all of Southampton, and Barb and her husband George Tripp of Beaverton. “Nana” to Raegan, Robyn, and Ben Pilon, Kara and Kristy Helwig, Joshua Ament , and Dakota Leslie. Great-grandmother to Hunter, Chloe Jean, Jack and Sonny. She is also survived by one sister Lois French of Toronto. Predeceased by one son Brad in 1989, and by one sister Betty Krueger.
Friends are invited to attend a service in memory of Mrs. MacDonald at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, (Town of Saugeen Shores) on Saturday, April 17th, at 11 a.m., with Pastor Bob Johnston officiating.
Interment Southampton Cemetery.
A reception will be held with the family immediately following theInterment at the Walker House in Southampton.
Memorial contributions to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
MacDermid, Aileen
At Parkview Manor in Chesley, on Saturday, January 20th, 2001 in her 96th year, the former Aileen Tanner of Paisley. Beloved wife of the late John MacDermid. Dear mother of John of Elderslie, Don and his wife Georgina of Sauble Beach, and Susan MacDermid Diggins of Owen Sound. She is also survived by her grandchildren Peter and his wife Terri Lyn, and Paul and his wife Pam, both of Sauble Beach and Megan Diggins of Owen Sound, her two sisters, Bessie McKay of Chesley and Ida Turnbull of Port Elgin. Predeceased by brothers Wilfred and Harold and sister Nora Tanner.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy, Paisley Chapel, 216 Queen St.S., Paisley on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9m. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday at 2:00pm with the Rev. George Thomas officiating.
Memorial contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Chesley Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Macaulay, Gordon Edgar August
Suddenly on Monday, February 11th, 2002, at the age of 71 years, Gordon Macaulay of Port Elgin. Husband of the late Hazel Neil and the late Edith Adams. Father of Tracy Macaulay of Hanover, Gail Grass of Kincardine, Ted Macaulay of Georgetown, Jerry Macaulay of Collingwood, Lorie Ayers of Kincardine, and Samantha and Serena Macaulay both of Port Elgin. Stepfather of Tammy of Kingston. He is also survived by sixteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin (Town of Saugeen Shores), on Thursday from 12 to 2:00 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Gordon Williams officiating.
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin.
Memorial contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Lloyd "Mac" MacArthur
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton, on Monday, May 19th, 2003 at the age of 59 years, Mac MacArthur of Port Elgin. Friend and loving husband of the former Judy Irwin. “Best Dad” of Jen and her husband Mike Moulton of Bruce Township, Darren and his significant other Kelly Doelman, and Janelle, all of Port Elgin. He is also survived by his father Alex of Port Elgin, brother-in-law Jim Irwin and his wife Candy of Bruce Township and their children Glenda and Kyle and their families. He is predeceased by his son Kirk, mother Ruby, and by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Elmer and Doris Irwin.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, (Town of Saugeen Shores) from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday and from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral service will be conducted in the Port Elgin United Church, 840 Bruce St., Port Elgin, on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Pat MacKay officiating.
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Grey-Bruce VON,or Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation for Palliative Care would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
John "Jack" Maas
Suddenly at the Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton, on Sunday, December 30th, 2007, at the age of 79 years, Jack Mass of Southampton. Husband for 32 years of the former Sharen Cain. Father of Murray and his wife Ann of Southampton, and Michelle and her partner Dan Love of Kincardine. Grandfather of Alison, Brian, Kimberly, and Austin. Brother of Ken and his wife Mae of Port Elgin, and Clarence and his partner Marilyn Porter of Southampton. He is predeceased by his first wife Gladys, by his brother Karl, and by his sisters Norma Finnie and Shirley Woods.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin, (Town of Saugeen Shores) on Wednesday, January 2nd , from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Gordon Williams officiating.
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Lyver, Maude Ellen
passed away peacefully at her residence in Southampton late in the evening on Monday, June 17th, 2002, at the age of 90 years, Maude Lyver, wife of the late Patrick Lyver, Mother of Margaret Jackson of Southampton, Josephine and her husband Don Head of Buchans, Nfld., Mary and her husband Lew Chaulk, and Joan and her husband Barry Carter all of of Labrador, Nfld., Andrew and his wife Madeline of St. John’s, Nfld., Patrick and his wife Rita of Buchans, Nfld., Nicholas and his friend Maureen of Mississauga, and Calvin and his wife Lawrie of Sebright, Ont. She is survived by sixteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, one brother Michael of Halifax, and one sister Annie Nolan of Harricot, Nfld. Predeceased by sisters Sadie Byrne, Mary Chayter, Jessie Noseworthy and Helen Mitchell, and by brothers Peter, Bernard and John Byrne.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, From 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday evening, June 19th. Funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Southampton on Thursday morning at 11 a.m ., with Father Robert Hudson as celebrant. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery, Southampton.
Parish prayers will be offered at the funeral home on Wednesday evening at 8.30 p.m.
Memorial contributions to the Cystic Fibrosis Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Kathleen Lyons
Entered into God’s care in Owen Sound on Sunday. October 7th, 2007, at the age of 84 years, the former Kathleen Hopkins of Tobermory, wife of the late Lorne Lyons, mother of Ruth and her husband John Bainbridge of Iqaluit, and Barbara and her husband John Zych of Port Elgin. Grandma to Andrew, Katie and Steve, Stewart and Jamie, Tanya and Scott, and Amy and Scott Great-grandma to Taylor, Eleanor, Anna and Brea, sister of Barney Hopkins and his wife Madelyn of Tobermory. She is predeceased by brothers Harry and Carl Hopkins, and her sister Minerva Lees.
Friends may call at Tobermory United Church in Tobermory from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday evening Funeral service will be conducted in the church on Wednesday at 11 a.m, with the Rev. Susan Shantz officiating.
Interment Dunk’s Bay Cemetery.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #290 Auxiliary will hold a memorial service in the church on Tuesday evening at 6.45 p.m.
Memorial contributions to the Tobermory United Church or to the Grey-Bruce Health Services would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
