Peacefully, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at West Perth Village, Mitchell in his 94th year. Bill, loving husband of the late Barbara (nee MacDonald). Loving Dad of Rob Morley. Dear brother of the late Mervin (Bun) Morley and his wife Dolly, Carol and her late husband Bob Lupton, Joe Morley, and Marsha Morley. Bill will…
Everdina Bender
Everdina (Exel) Bender of Listowel passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Monday, February 2, 2026, in her 87th year. Wife of Ken Bender. Mother of Richard & Colleen Bender of Listowel, Daryl Bender of Hamilton, and the late Charlene Hayden. Mother-in-law of Glen Hayden of Listowel. Grandmother of Scott Hayden & Ginette Armstrong, Brian…
Richard I. R. Winter
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of Richard I. R. Winter, K.C., of Oakville, ON on January 28, 2026. Richard is survived by his wife of almost 60 years Patricia, his daughter Victoria (Curt Harnett), son Andrew, and granddaughters Alyssa, Olivia, Aspen and Ana. Richard was born in Walkerton,…
Helen Rolko
Helen (Machnacky) Rolko of Listowel passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in her 96th year. Wife of the late Frank Rolko. Mother of Arlene & Jeff Silverstein of Toronto, Gary & Pam Rolko, Robert & April Rolko, and Suzanne Rolko, all of Listowel, and Jennifer & Mike Basler of London.…
Robert “Bob” Howard Hewitson
Robert “Bob” Howard Hewitson of Walkerton passed away on January 24, 2026, at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, in his 86th year. Survived by his wife Marie, children Heather (Al), Michael (Shanda) Tonya (Mark), stepchildren LeAnn (Greg), Trevor (Tammy), Tania (Jeff), and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bob retired from Ontario Hydro as an…
Carol Dey
Carol Anne Dey, of Hanover, passed away suddenly at her home on Friday, January 23, 2026. She was 82. Born in Listowel on April 24, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Hazel (Campbell) Willis. Carol will be remembered for her warm smile and generous nature, always showing genuine care for others.…
Gwen Buchanan
Gwendolyn Agnes (Gardner) Buchanan of Listowel passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Friday, January 30, 2026, in her 85th year. Wife of the late Mervyn Buchanan (2017). Mother of David Buchanan of Vancouver, B.C. Sister of Doris Childs of Nanaimo, B.C. Gwen was predeceased by her parents Rev. Arthur and Margaret (McIntosh) Gardner, her…
Bernice Cockwell (née Bell)
Bernice Cockwell, of Listowel, formerly of Atwood, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Neil Cockwell, with whom she shared nearly 66 years of devoted marriage and partnership. Bernice was a loving mother to Brian (Debra) Cockwell, Bruce (Janet) Cockwell, and Donna (Rob) Jeske, and…
Viola May Adams
In loving memory of Viola May Adams (nee Bradshaw) who Passed away peacefully at Huronlea Home for the Aged in Brussels on January 22nd, 2026, in her 92nd year. Loving mother to Nancy (Ken) Gowing, Andy (Marge) Adams, John (Connie) Adams, David (Colleen) Adams, and Steven (Donna) Adams. Cherished grandma to Heather (Kenny), Scott, Cathy…
Lawrence Kingwell
Lawrence Kingwell passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, in his 91st year. Beloved and devoted husband of Sharron, with whom he shared a love that was deep, steady, and unmistakable. Their life together was marked by faith, laughter, and unwavering companionship. Proud and loving father of Murray (Sharon) Kingwell and Paul (Evelyn) Kingwell. Cherished…
