Sometimes in life you meet one of those 'characters' who makes a difference. Doug Johnson was one of those.
Saugeen Times called him 'cub reporter' because he would phone and leave a message if there was what he considered to be a newsworthy item. The message always began in the...
Frederick Lloyd was born December 18, 1923 in Ty Bach, Wales (U.K.) and was married to Barbara May Linsdell (d. 2004).
Fred served in the British Army from 1941 to 1947 and was stationed for five years in Italy, where he developed a love of the Italian language and opera.
He...
Service Summary: Visitation from the Eagleson Funeral Home, Southampton on Thursday May 31, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9pm.
A Funeral Service to Celebrate the Life of Douglas Johnson will be held at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Southampton, on Friday June 1, 2018 at 11am. Cremation. Interment of Ashes, Hamilton Cemetery.
St Lawrence...
Tribute to My Cousin Kenneth John Pratt
a “Most Unforgettable Character”
This past Wednesday night I drove to Chesley to pay my respects at the funeral home to the family of my 68-year-old first cousin Kenny Pratt. On the way home, I got to thinking about how much of my life...
With his quiet wisdom and gentle guidance, Earl touched the lives of so many. Earl passed away at Victoria Hospital in London on February 17,2019 with his wife and best friend, Geordie, at his side.
His family and friends provided him with love and hope during his hard struggle with...
Naturalists throughout Bruce and Grey counties will be saddened to learn of the recent passing of Jean Maher, in her 90th year. She and her late husband Nels Maher were very active participants and award winners in the Saugeen Field Naturalists (now Saugeen Nature), the Owen Sound Field Naturalists (OSFN)...
“It’s a sad day for Bill’s family and friends,” says former Huron-Bruce Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker.
Bill was one of those characters in our area and as everyone has said, he was a maverick kind of guy but everyone knew where they stood with him and he always did...
David Windsor Fidler
June 18, 1936 to October 18, 2024
David Fidler was involved from the very beginning of the Owen Sound Field Naturalists. He was on the first Board of Directors and served as Vice-President, President and Past President from 1993 to1998.
Dave, as he was known to many of us,...
Ted Johnston - 1935 - 2020
The Nawash community buried Ted Johnston last week. The community centre was full at his wake. People wanted to pay their respects. That’s a good word for Ted – respect. He gave it and you wanted to give it back.
I don’t know much about...
Passed away peacefully at Brightshores Health System – Owen Sound on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Born in Owen Sound on November 13, 1933, Harold Ross Herron of Tara, was in his 92nd year.
Beloved husband of the late Mary Herron (nee Gowan). Loving father of William Herron (Linda) of Tara,...
