Obituary

Peacefully, on Wednesday, December 26, 2018, Dr. Stuart Benson Bruce of London, in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis (Johnson; 2009). Cherished father of Katherine Bruce (David Smythe), Audrey Bruce (Bruce Campbell), Alison Bruce (Robert Meyers), David Bruce (Heather Murray), and Elizabeth Bruce (Brian Flynn). Dear grandfather of 8 grandchildren. Missed by 2 nieces, Andrea and Julie. Stuart was practicing Ophthalmology in the city of London, graduating from Queens University, with specialist training from Harvard University. He was also an elder at Oakridge Presbyterian Church.

DUNKLEY, Rev. George A. C. - (Mus.Bac., M.Mus., A.R.C.T., F.T.C.L.) - Of Mississauga, Ontario, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord in the early morning of Saturday 10 November 2018, after a difficult struggle with pancreatic cancer, which, even in the last few months of his life, did not diminish his zeal for helping others in their times of need.

Peacefully at Huron Residential Hospice on Monday November 12, 2018. William M. Cameron of Goderich in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Grace (Stewart) Cameron. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and their families. A graveside service will be held at Durham Road Cemetery in the spring. Donations to Knox Presbyterian Church or St. George's Anglican Church gratefully acknowledged.

Born June 25, 1920, died peacefully in his sleep in his 98th year on November 13, 2018. Survived by his children Dawn (David) Campbell, Brian (Evelina) MacEachern, Laurie (John) Hamilton, and RuthAnne (Bernard) MacEachern; his grandchildren Lindsay (Randy) McMaster, Leslie (Jaime) Coulter, Shawn MacEachern and Kaitlyn MacEachern; and his great grandchildren Lauren McMaster, Ryan McMaster, Charlotte Coulter and Casey Coulter.

Jean Cairns Milne (née Aitken) of Kincardine, passed away at the Southampton Care Centre, on Saturday, October 27th, 2018 in her 95th year.

Beloved wife of the late John Alexander “Sandy” Milne (1986).

Cherished mother of Cathy Milne of Kincardine and David Milne (Gloria Jean Nagy) of Ottawa.

Loving grandmother of Melanie and Margaret.

Dear sister of Isabelle Ford of Brampton and sister-in-law of June Aitken of Dryden. 

Also missed by many nieces and nephews.

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ann on October 22, 2018 at 87 years of age. Predeceased by her beloved husband William (1959). Cherished mother of Jeanne & Brian Stocks, John & Karen, and Tim (2016) & Sandi. Adored “Gram” of Kristi Fortin, Brad & Brittany Stocks, Lauren & Ken Alexander, Kerri & Dwayne Lachance, Jarrett Alexander, William Alexander, and BethAnn Alexander. Special “G-Gram” of Liam, Ella, Kennedy, Carswell, Cohen, and Evie. 

Passed away suddenly at her home Friday August 17, 2018. Beloved wife for 59 years of the late Ronald Dixon Ray (2013). Left to mourn are her children Leslie (John Welwood), Ian (Linda) and David as well as grandchildren David and Jamie Welwood and Tyler and Lauren Ray.

Marguerite Anne Olson (Manson), of 169 Bruce Beach Road, Kincardine, born November 16, 1929, Dundas, Ontario, passed away July 28, 2018. Daughter of Gordon Alexander and Anna Isabell Manson (McDonald). Predeceased by brother John (Tally). Predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Theodore (Ted) Joseph Olson. She will be missed dearly by her three children, Jay, Jan (Heather) and Marnie (Andy), six grandchildren, Alexander, Graham, Douglas, Jenna, Sarah (Omar) and Bradford, and great-grandchild, Adam.

After a rewarding life, and knowing he was loved by his family, friends and God, John Donald Moffatt (“Dint”) passed from this world to the next on Tuesday, July 3.  He was the son of Elizabeth and J. Melvin Moffatt and brother of Robert and Marjorie, who have gone before him.

In her 100th year, Mary Joyce passed away peacefully in her own home where she lived an active life to the end. She was born in Hamilton to Rev. W. Harry and Sophie Sedgewick; grew up in Toronto with her siblings Margaret, Eleanor and Mackenzie; and after graduating from the University of Toronto where she was the only woman in the 1940 Maths and Physics program, she moved to Ottawa with her husband Walter Stevenson Joyce in 1945, as he began his career in teaching.

On April 18, 2018 in Saint John, New Brunswick at the age of 75 after a prolonged illness.  Predeceased by her parents, Reverend Dr. Gordon S. and Anne E. Maxwell (nee Storie) and her sister Mary Anne Reid (nee Maxwell).  Survived by her brother James Maxwell, sister-in-law Beverley Maxwell and brother-in-law William Reid.  Proud aunt to Paige Maxwell and Bryan Reid.  Born and raised in Ontario, Lynn had a lifelong fondness for the family cottage at Bruce Beach on Lake Huron.  Most of her adult life was spent in New Brunswick where she fell in love with the landscape and the people. 

LAWSON, Gordon Walter Born February 15, 1924, died March 30, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Margaret "Peggy" (Ross), his brother Melbourne (Barbara), and his sister Norma (Bob Chamberlin). He leaves behind his son Peter (Winnie Doyle) and daughters Alex and Kelly and granddaughter Meghan (Chris Daw). Gord lived for most of his life in Hamilton, a city he loved and knew intimately. He was raised on Delaware Avenue, and attended Adelaide Hoodless Public School and Central High School.