McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home Ltd.

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.

03/30/2026

Hooyenga, Rich

Richard Todd Hooyenga, of Durham, passed away on Thursday, March 26th, 2026 in his 55th year. Proud father of Matthew and Bryer Hooyenga. Dear son of Bert and Lesley Hooyenga; brother of Jeff Hooyenga and his partner Mary; and uncle of Jakob, Corey, and Jordan.

Cremation has taken place. A come and go celebration of Rich’s life will be held at the Durham Legion, 271 Bruce Street North, Durham on Friday, April 10th from 5 – 7 p.m.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to an education fund for his children would be appreciated (cheques payable to Matthew Hooyenga or e-transfers can be sent to matthooyenga@gmail.com. Please complete the donor form on the Funeral Home website). Arrangements entrusted to McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham.

03/14/2026

Noble, Sherry

Sherry Lynn Noble (nee Armstrong), formerly of Hanover, passed away at Brightshores Health System – Markdale, on Friday, March 13th, 2026 in her 56th year. Beloved wife of the late Dwayne Noble. Predeceased by her loving parents Jerry and Joyce (nee McCracken) Armstrong. Dear sister of Jerry Armstrong Jr and Mickie of Guelph, Terry Armstrong and Christine of Mount Forest, and Garry Armstrong and Carol of Owen Sound. Cherished aunt of Cody, Dakota, Logan, Dillan, Morgan, Branden, Brandi and Kerrick, and great-aunt of Charleigh. Sherry will be missed by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation will be held at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Friday, March 20th from 5 - 8 p.m. A funeral service celebrating Sherry’s life will be held at the Durham Legion, 271 Bruce Street North, Durham on Saturday at 1 p.m., with visitation prior to the service from 12 - 12:45 p.m. Cremation to follow. Spring interment of cremated remains will be held at Shiloh Cemetery, Chatsworth.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Community Living Hanover and Area or Special Olympics would be appreciated by the family.

03/13/2026

Mighton, Eileen

Reta Eileen Mighton, of Durham, passed away with her family by her side at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Wednesday, March 11th, 2026, in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Irvan Mighton. Loving mother of Dennis and Sheri Mighton of Durham, Corinne and Jeff Love of Durham, and Kevan and Carole-Anne Mighton of Elmira. Grandmother of Devan Mighton, Jennifer (Corey) Caswell, Kim Caswell, Adam (Alison) Love, Katie Love (Brittany Mauro), Angela Love (Billy Terpstra), Renee (Vince) Magwood, Jessica (Matt) Dietrich, and Robin Mighton. Great-grandmother of Emma, Robert and Patrick Mighton, Keegan, Millaina, and Chloe Caswell, Paitance and Acen Caswell, Ava and Eloise Love, Olivia and Brooks Terpstra, Maverick Magwood, Aubrey and Oliver Dietrich, and Odin Schiestel. Great-great-grandmother of Mazey and Kacey Caswell. Predeceased by her siblings Fred (the late Edith) Wilder, Aveon (the late Jack Atkinson and the late Albert Reay), Olive (the late Ralph) Miller, Jim (the late Mary) Wilder, Arthur (the late Betty and the late Majorie) Wilder.

Visitation will be held at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Monday, March 16th from 5 - 8 p.m. A celebration of Eileen’s life will be held at the Durham Legion, 271 Bruce Street North on Tuesday at 12 p.m., with visitation prior to the service from 11 – 11:45 a.m. Cremation to follow with interment at a later date at the Durham Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Durham Hospital Foundation, Durham Hospital Foundation – X-Ray Campaign, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

03/08/2026

McFadden, Clara

Clara McFadden (nee Alexander), of Durham, passed away at the Hanover & District Hospital on Saturday, March 7th, 2026 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” McFadden. Loving mother of Steven McFadden, Gregory McFadden and his wife Sheryl, and Susan and her husband Steve Torrie. Cherished grandmother of Mitchell McFadden and his wife Kinsley, Emily McFadden and her partner Jason Fryfogel, Cody Dixon and his wife Samantha, Curran Dixon and his fiancée Hayley McMillan, Scott Dixon, and Jackalyn Torrie. Great-grandmother of Theodore and Josie Dixon. Sister-in-law of Erma McFadden. Predeceased by her parents R. J. and Clara Alexander, her brother Robert Alexander and his late wife Florence, her sisters Annie Dowsling and her late husband Harry, and Jean and her late husband Norm Wells.

Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Wednesday, March 11th from 6 – 8 p.m. A memorial service celebrating Clara’s life will be held at the Durham Presbyterian Church, 205 Lambton Street East, Durham on Thursday at 11 a.m.

Spring interment of cremated remains at the Durham Cemetery Columbarium.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Durham Presbyterian Church (general fund), Durham Food Bank or the Durham Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family

03/04/2026

Thomas, Lorne

Lorne MacKenzie Thomas, formerly of Priceville, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Friday, February 27th, 2026 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Francis Thomas/Dr. Francis Bobik-Orchard. Father of Jaci Thomas, Patti Samways, Barbara Thomas and her husband Andre D’Odorico, and Laura Osborne and her husband Jeffrey Osborne. Cherished grandfather of Ryan MacDonald and his fiancée Brianna Franklin, Annaleisa D’Odorico, Jacob D’Odorico, Michael Osborne, and Gregory Osborne and his wife Erin Osborne. Dear brother of John and Marilyn Thomas.
Cremation will take place. A celebration of Lorne’s life will be held at a later date.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Rockwood Terrace would be appreciated.

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

03/03/2026

Pegelo, Murray

Murray Ivan Pegelo passed away peacefully at home with family at his side on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 in his 74th year. Beloved husband of 33 years of the late Susan (nee Neufeld). Will be missed by his daughter Krissy; son-in-law Mark Stevens; grandsons Crosby and Maxwell; siblings: Alvin (Florence), Glenn (Velma), Delrene (Wayne Monk), Grant (Sandra), Keith, Arden (Sheila), Kevin (Jane), Brien (Bonnie), Ian (Joan), Richard (Willie), and Connie Stephens (John); mother-in-law Anna Neufeld; sisters-in-law: Herta (Emil), Edith (David), Kathe (Kon), Mary (Steve); brother-in-law Peter (Maria); and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Lenus and Patricia, father-in-law Peter, siblings Beverley, Bruce, James, and Robert.

Murray loved spending time with his family and friends, cheering on his Nascar drivers, motorbike rides, woodworking, enjoying his flower gardens and feeding his birds.

Cremation has taken place. Private family interment to follow where Murray will come to rest with his wife at Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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

02/25/2026

Celebrating the Life of Harold Roberts
March 11, 1942 to February 23, 2026

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather “Poppy”, and great-grandfather passed peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2026 in his 84th year, surrounded by family and friends.Beloved husband of Louise (nee Baker) Roberts of 61 years. Loving father of Pauline (Paul) Callahan, John (Naomi) Roberts, and Tim (Sharon) Roberts. Beloved brother of Gordon (Maureen) Roberts, Scott (Carol Ann) Roberts, Zetta (Dale) Lane, Nina Mulligan, and Shawn (Jennie) Roberts. Beloved brother-in-law of Bessie Roberts, Henry (Florence) Baker, Bill (Lorraine) Baker, Eileen (Ed) Stuckless, Dave (Evelyn) Baker, Ed (Judy) Baker, Ron (Brenda) Baker, and Gerald (Valerie) Baker. Cherished grandfather of Amanda (Luke) Snow, Naomi Callahan (Ryan), Kayla (Peter) Eckhardt, Jonathan Roberts (Bonnie), Noah Callahan (Michaela), Annika Roberts, and Clara Mae Roberts. Loving great-grandfather of Evelyn, Elijah, Ollie, Henry, and Abigail.

Predeceased by parents Harry and Beatrice Roberts, sister Catherine Esty, brother Reginald Roberts, parents-in-law Edmund and Amelia Baker, sisters-in-law Bernice Hannon, Renee Baker, Francis Baker and Marlene Baker, and brother-in-laws Sandy Mulligan and Ron Hannon.

Harold lived a full life filled with stories, laughter, wisdom, and faith. Harold loved and served his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ throughout his life. Born and raised in Newfoundland and later in Ontario and Point-of-Bay, Newfoundland, Harold was an incredibly hard worker, logging in the forests and building and renovating homes. Harold loved fishing, hunting, picking blueberries, and his double-double Tim Hortons coffee with a carrot muffin.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Scott, Jaelyn, Nicole, Vanna, Jenna, Amy, and all the nurses and staff at South Bruce Grey Health Centre (Palliative Care) Kincardine Hospital who went above and beyond taking special care of our precious Dad.

Visitation will be held at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Saturday, February 28th from 2 – 5 p.m.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation or the family kindly asks you to plant a tree in his memory.

02/11/2026

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01/26/2026

McCallum, Neil

Neil Wesley McCallum, of Durham, passed away at the Brightshores Health System, Owen Sound on Saturday, January 24th, 2026 in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Marjorie McCallum (nee Steep). Loving father of Wesley McCallum, Ryan McCallum and his late wife Angie, and the late Krestine Collins and her husband Matthew. Cherished grandfather of Isabella, Dylan, Alexandria, Lukas, Johnny, and Calem. Dear brother of Lynn McCallum and his wife Sharon, Peggy and her husband Roy Pratt, Randy McCallum and his wife Karin, and Teresa Ferrier-Markle and her husband William. Predeceased by his parents Dougald and Florence McCallum (nee Roseborough).

Cremation will take place. Spring interment of cremated remains at Durham Cemetery. 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.

01/15/2026

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