McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home Ltd.

McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home Ltd. McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home Ltd. is located in the town of Durham, Ontario. We offer personalized funeral services to our community.

05/21/2026

Chisholm, Bernice

Bernice Ann Chisholm (nee Dobson), of Oakville, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Monday, May 18th, 2026 in her 82nd year. Loving mother of Karen Chisholm, Michelle Chisholm and her husband Greg Hammer, and Scott Chisholm and his wife Lisa. Cherished grandmother of Davis, Tyler (Jordyn), Jackson, Alex, Ashton, Andi (Marlin), and Clark (Madison). Great-grandmother of Stevie. Dear sister of Fred and Gail Dobson, Marilyn Heffer, Len and Kathy Dobson, John and Wendy Dobson, Garry and Judy Dobson, and Wayne and Julie Dobson. Predeceased by her sister Sharon Dobson.

Bernice loved her family. She was B, mom, nannie, auntie Bernice to so many. You could count on her for a toasted western or burger, if you needed a job she would make it happen, a place to stay, there was always room. In return she expected a lot from people. She was very independent but also looked to her brothers for support. They were often fixing something at her house, building a deck or a wall but also together for Saturday morning breakfast to just catch up.

Bernice had a very strong work ethic. She believed you get up every day, put your pantyhose on and go to work!
She worked at ISECO (name changed over the years) for 51 years starting at the age if 20. It would be very common to find piles of paperclips, bundles of elastics and boxes of envelopes all around her house because the work didn't finish itself. Anyone that was around was often talked into helping get the mail ready for the next work day.

Bernice loved her grandchildren. She was happy to go to every sporting event, school play, and dance recital. Whatever was happening she wanted to be there. She coached her daughters little league softball ball teams.

Bernice loved to play cards. As soon as you could count she was teaching you how to play cribbage. Nobody could play as many games of crazy 8's in a row as her. She had a very competitive nature when it came to games so the faint at heart need not join.

Some years ago she decided to do some things she always wanted to do so she started to take piano lessons and set up a small keyboard in her living room to practice. She also signed up for the police studies program at Sheridan College and took some classes.

Bernice loved her weekly time at the legion for euchre night. She also volunteered with the poppy campaign and collected pop can tabs to build a wheelchair.

Bernice was most happy with a coke, a smoke and a burger with family.

We would like to thank the staff at Rockwood Terrace for all their care and support through this difficult time.

Please join us for a come and go celebration of life with a light lunch on Saturday, June 6th from 1-3 p.m. at St.Volodymyr Event Centre, 1280 Dundas Street West, Oakville, Ontario L9M 4H9

Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham.

05/14/2026

Owen, Doug

Douglas Owen, of RR #1 Hanover, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 9th, 2026 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Purdon). Loving father of Gary Owen, Sharon and her husband William Eaton, Kim Henderson, Laura Henderson, and Lesley and her husband Boots McDonald. He will be missed by his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Tony Owen and his wife Joan.

Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Grey Bruce Animal Shelter would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham.

05/04/2026

Monk, Glenna

Glenna Hazel Monk (nee Hopkins), of Durham, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital, Kitchener on Saturday, May 2nd 2026 in her 84th year. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Robert “Bob” Monk. Loving mother of Lorri Monk of Walkerton, Steve Monk and his wife Julie, and Vicki and her husband Randy McNabb, all of Durham. Cherished grandmother of Jillian and Ryan Reece, Rob Monk and Nicole Roychell, Amanda Monk and Chris Shannon, Kyle and Jessica McNabb, Chantelle and Brandon Galloway, Danielle McNabb, and Mitchell McNabb and Chelsea Sloan. Fondly remembered by her 12 great-grandchildren. Survived by her sister Marilyn and Archie Lindsay. Sister-in-law of Lorraine Monk, Shirley Scarrow, Edith Monk, Isabelle Nippard, and Gerald and Joyce Monk. Survived by many cherished nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her grandson Richard Monk, her parents Lawson and Hazel Hopkins, her brothers Royden, Ken, Don, and Leonard Hopkins, and her sisters Marjorie Caswell and Joy Talbot.

Visitation will be held at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Thursday, May 7th from 6 – 8 p.m. A funeral service celebrating Glenna’s life will be held at the Durham Legion, 271 Bruce Street North, Durham on Friday at 11 a.m., with visitation being held prior to the service from 10 - 10:45 a.m. Interment at Durham Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Durham Presbyterian Church (general fund) would be appreciated by the family.

05/01/2026

Clair, Brian

Brian William Clair, of Durham and formerly of Guelph, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 27th, 2026 in his 58th year. Beloved husband of Vita Stiebert. Loving father of Liam, Justine, and Corbin Clair. Dear brother of Danny Clair, and Sheila and husband Derek Roy; brother-in-law of Seton Stiebert and wife Shannon and dear uncle of Gabriel, Alisson, Isaiah, Torquil and Mikaela. Son-in-law of Horst Stiebert and the late Gudrun. He is predeceased by his parents Anne and Bill Clair.
Brian was a gifted storyteller with a story to match every occasion and was known for making friends everywhere he went. As an electrician, he worked many different jobs, but he loved working on movie sets, where he helped bring shows to life. He loved the outdoors, whether it was gardening at home, hunting on the back 40, or golfing with his friends and children. He had a passion for many hobbies including comics, the guitar, preparing food with his smoker, or just sitting by the fire. Brian was an exceptionally hard working family man who was so proud, and supportive of his kids. He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Brian’s life will be held at his home, 282912 Normanby-Bentinck Townline, West Grey, on Saturday, May 30th starting at 1 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham.

04/29/2026

Weaver, Doreen

Doreen Weaver formerly Hopkins (nee Ledingham), of Durham, passed away peacefully at Abbeyfield House in Durham on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Royden Hopkins and the late James Weaver. Loving mother of Craig Hopkins, Susan and her husband Don Tremble, and the late Brad Hopkins. Dear mother-in-law of Helen Hopkins and her friend Don Shane. Cherished grandmother of Jonathan and Denica Hopkins, Jeff and Jessica Hopkins, Becky and Chad Weltz, Kevin and Ashton Tremble, Jay Tremble, Mark Hopkins, and Chris and Angela Hopkins. Proud great-grandmother of 14. Dear sister of Bill Ledingham, and Carol Barber. Sister-in-law of Glenna Monk, and Marilyn and Archie Lindsay. Predeceased by an infant son Steven, her sister Betty and the late Don Pust, her sister-in-law Kathleen Ledingham and her brother-in-law Barry Barber.

Doreen loved her time at Abbeyfield where she enjoyed her fellow residents. She had a real passion for playing cards, both at Abbeyfield and at the Legion. Her mind was sharp and her energy was contagious. She also found great comfort in her faith, rarely missing a Sunday at the Durham Presbyterian Church.

Visitation will be held at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Sunday, May 3rd from 2 – 5 p.m. A funeral service celebrating Doreen’s life will be held at the Durham Presbyterian Church, 205 Lambton Street East, Durham on Monday at 11:30 a.m., with visitation prior to the service from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Interment at Durham Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Durham Presbyterian Church (general fund) or Abbeyfield Houses Society of Durham would be appreciated by the family.

04/22/2026

Shay, Madeline

Madeline Rosalyn Shay (nee Whitmore), formerly of Durham, passed away at Matthew’s House Hospice, Alliston on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Shay. Loving mother of Edward Shay and his wife Tracy, and James Shay and his wife Nicole. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer and her husband Kyle Hurst, Kyle Shay, Caelan Kemp and Ava Shay. Great-grandmother of Alexis. Dear sister of Audrey and the late Victor Thompson.

A private family service will be held. Spring interment at Trinity Anglican Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Matthew’s House Hospice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home.

04/21/2026

Reay, Glenn

Glenn Reay of Durham, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19th, 2026, surrounded by the spirit of the place he loved most-home. A lifelong resident of the Durham area, he spent his final 58 years at the home he built on Wilders Lake with his beloved wife, Donna, who predeceased him – a place that became a gathering point for family, friends, and anyone lucky enough to drop by for a coffee.
Born and raised in a farming family as the eldest of five children, Glenn's early years were defined by hard work, resilience, and a sense of independence that would carry through his entire life. At just 15, he left home to begin his career as a barber-one of many trades he would master over the years. In his youth, he was also known for his toughness on the rugby field, where he played hard and earned stories that would be told for generations.
Glenn was a true entrepreneur, building a life through determination and grit. Over the years, he worked as a barber, stone mason, landlord, and real estate salesman. Through hard work and careful living, he achieved the kind of quiet success that allowed him to retire in his mid-50s-though few ever realized he had. Glenn was not one to sit still.
He had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and was an avid hunter and conservationist. His connection to nature was evident in the life he built at Wilders Lake, where he spent his days tending gardens, cutting firewood, riding his four-wheeler, and cruising on his pontoon boat. Evenings were often spent on the balcony, sharing stories while feeding birds, chipmunks, raccoons-just about everything except the squirrels, which never quite earned his approval.
One of Glenn's greatest joys was time spent with his grandchildren. Some of their most cherished memories were simple adventures-hopping on the four-wheeler and heading off to a secret berry patch known only to them. Glenn would carefully fill a bucket, while the kids happily filled their mouths. Back home, the reward was Chapman's ice cream topped with fresh-picked berries. The location of that berry patch was sworn to secrecy, never to be shared with their parents-and to this day, it remains their special secret.
Glenn had a generous and resourceful spirit. Known for his frugality, he spent many Saturdays at what he jokingly called "Walmart"-the local landfill-searching for discarded bikes, skates, and other items he could repair and pass along to someone in need. He also had a soft spot for animals, feeding countless strays over the years, with more than a few finding a permanent home with him.
Friends were always welcome at the lake, often stopping by for a visit, a coffee, and a smoke-even if they didn't smoke. Glenn had a way of making people feel comfortable, and his stories, humour, and presence made even the simplest moments memorable.
Glenn shared a life full of adventure and companionship with his beloved wife, Donna. Together, they travelled the world, creating lasting memories, and spent many winters in their cherished home away from home in Acapulco.
Despite being physically challenged in his later years due to multiple car and snowmobile accidents, Glenn faced life with resilience and humour. Even as his health declined, he remained sharp-witted, often joking with his caregivers and those around him.
He will be remembered for his independence, his work ethic, his generosity, and the life he built on his own terms. Most of all, Glenn will be remembered for the stories he told, the lives he touched, and the quiet, enduring legacy he leaves behind.

Glenn is survived by:
Loving father of Morgan Reay and his wife Tina of Waterloo, and Eric Reay of Durham.
Cherished grandfather of Kaitlyn Reay, Tristan Reay, Kameron Reay, and Jacob Lumgair.
Predeceased by his parents, Clayton and Eva Reay; his sister Sheila and her husband Danny Small; his brother Bob Reay; and his brother-in-law Harvey Ersman. Survived by his sister-in-law Nancy Reay, his sister Karen Ersman and his brother Keith Reay and his wife Shirley.
Visitation will be held at McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Friday, April 24th from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., with a service to follow at 2:00 p.m.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

04/16/2026

Edge, Isabel

H. Isabel Edge, of Durham, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 at the age of 100. Beloved wife of the late Dan Edge. Loving mother of Norleen and her husband Keith Hie, Judith and her husband Jerry Beausejour, and Dale Edge. Mother-in-law of Shirley Edge. Cherished grandmother of Leon Beausejour, Colin, Tristin and Cassandra Edge and great-grandmother of 4. Predeceased by her son Donald Edge, her daughter Donna Rands, her parents Spence and Margaret Hopkins, her sisters Mae (the late John) Maclean, Donelda (the late Bob) Hastie, Noreen (the late Mel) Barfoot, her brothers Carman Hopkins, Robert (the late Marlene) Hopkins, J.D. (the late Phyllis) Hopkins, Oren (the late Deanna) Hopkins and her sons-in-law Jim Stephens and Paul Rands.
A funeral service will be held at Durham Presbyterian Church on Monday, April 20th at 1 p.m. with visitation prior to the service from 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Spring interment at Durham Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham.

04/15/2026

Noble, Ken

Kenneth Albert Noble, formerly of Durham and Pearl Lake, passed away at Brucelea Haven, Walkerton on Monday, April 13th, 2026 in his 74th year. Survived by his nephew Robert (Bobby) Noble. Predeceased by his parents Bob and Ruth Noble, and his brother Dennis Noble.

Thank you to the Personal Support Workers that cared for Ken in his home, and to the staff at both McVean Lodge and Brucelea Haven for their care over the last number of years.

As per Ken’s wishes there will be no service. Interment of cremated remains at Durham Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham.

04/10/2026

Lawrence, Nick

Nicholas Bradley Lawrence, of RR #1 Priceville, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Durham on Thursday, April 9th, 2026 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Rose Lawrence (née Kuranyi). Loving father of Shane Lawrence, and Matt Lawrence and his wife Sarah. Cherished grandfather of Samuel and his partner Kelsey, Seth, Phillip, Carissa, and Ariel. Dear brother of Lynda and her husband Ken Eskrick. Nick will be missed by his nephew Dwayne Eskrick and the Kuranyi family. Predeceased by his niece Chantell Shaw and his nephew Darran Eskrick.

Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Saturday, April 11th from 3 – 5 p.m.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham.

04/09/2026

Nutbrown, Fern

Josee Fernanda “Fern” Nutbrown (née Gawley), of Durham, passed away at the Hanover & District Hospital on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Wayne Nutbrown. Loving mother of Robyn Elliott, and Regan and her husband Todd White. Cherished Nanny of Aydin and partner Neive, Ethan and partner Emma, Jordin, Nicholas and wife Sara, Alycia and husband Charlie, and Joshua. Adored Great Nanny of Isabella, Vincent, Sammy, and Milo. Dear sister of Shirley and husband Kent Nutbrown, Lorna King and partner Rick Bonner, and Christopher Gawley and wife Carla Jackson. Predeceased by her son Ryan Nutbrown, and her siblings Ronny, Billy, and Pam Gawley.

As per Fern’s wishes there will be no public visitation or service, private family arrangements will take place.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham.

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