Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the family of Christopher (Coach) Coulthard of Wingham announce his passing at the age of 76.

At Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, Bonnie (MacKenzie) Johnston of Bluevale passed away at the age of 76.

At Wingham and District Hospital on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, Reta (Bruce) Ross of Bluevale passed away peacefully at the age of 87.

David Robert Bank passed away suddenly at his home in Ethel on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in his 75th year.

Francis "Frank" James Stretton of Brussels passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Monday, Jan. 26 at Clinton Public Hospital in his 78th year.

John Middegaal of Seaforth, formerly of Blyth, passed away peacefully at Jessica's House, Exeter, surrounded by his family on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026 at the age of 84.

Isaac Fehr passed away peacefully at Huronview Home for the Aged on Jan. 28, 2026, in his 87th year.

Everdina (Exel) Bender of Listowel passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, in her 87th year.

Gregory "Greg" Bruce Ducharme passed away suddenly on Jan. 19, 2026.

Viola May Adams (née Bradshaw) passed away peacefully at Huronlea Home for the Aged in Brussels on Jan. 22, 2026, in her 92nd year.

Gerald "Jerry" Francis of Walton passed away peacefully at Huronlea Home for the Aged, surrounded by family, on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in his 92nd year.

On Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, William Eldon Burnet "Bill" Taylor's earthly journey ended on the farm where his life began - a place that shaped him, sustained him and always remained home.

Surendra Shiamduth Jugdave passed away peacefully at Clinton Public Hospital on Jan. 9, 2026, in his 65th year, surrounded by the love of his family.

Douwe (Don) Greidanus passed away and entered the arms of his loving saviour, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in his 91st year.

On Jan. 8, 2026, Rodney Hickey of Wingham passed away at the age of 78.

Peacefully at Wingham and District Hospital on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, Marjorie Cook of Wingham passed away at the age of 88.

Harry David Smith passed away, surrounded by family, on Jan. 3, 2026, at Wingham and District Hospital. He was in his 88th year.

We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of David James McClinchey Jr.

At University Hospital in London on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, Mrs. Ruth (Higgins) King of Belgrave passed away suddenly at the age of 96.

On Dec. 29, 2025, Nel Boven (née Broere) died peacefully at Southbridge, Goderich, in her 92nd year. Our mother and Oma is now at rest with her Saviour, Jesus Christ.

William John Stuard Frazer, lovingly known as Bill, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, at Seaforth Hospital.

On Nov. 25, 2025, Gladys Mary Forbes Thuell passed peacefully into heaven with her family by her side.

James Glousher passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at the age of 90.

Our dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Catherine Elizabeth (Herbst) Allen went to be with her saviour on Nov. 23, 2025 in her 98th year.