Obituaries

WELLWOOD, Christopher Robert (Colonel retired) late of the Canadian Guards and Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, on Sunday, August 30, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Elizabeth, who accompanied him to Germany twice, to Cyprus, to the USA and all across Canada, his daughter Jennifer (Mark Blain), son Mark (Sara Pilip) and two very special ... Read more.

Speed: Terry Letson – A resident of Chatham and formerly of Aylmer, Terry Speed passed away peacefully with family by his side at Riverview Gardens on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at the age of 71.Born in Chatham, Terry was the son of the late Billy and Mary Lou (née Holdaway) Speed. Beloved husband of 45 years to the late Debra ... Read more.

Feb. 6, 1950 – Aug. 25, 2026 Epple, Sally Lynn (Loucks) passed away, peacefully, at VON Sakura House Hospice, Woodstock, our much loved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Sally Lynn (Loucks) Epple, a resident of Hickory Hills, Tillsonburg, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in her 77th year. Sally was born in Tillsonburg, daughter of the late Norman and Bertha ... Read more.

August 6, 1953 – August 10, 2026 John Marissen, born August 6, 1953, in St. Thomas, Ontario, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, in Tillsonburg, Ontario. Family was at the heart of his life. He will be deeply missed by his children, Wendy Marissen and her partner Matt, Julie Marissen, Erin Barker and her husband Robert, Megan Marissen and ... Read more.

Underhill, Dorothy Jean of Aylmer passed away peacefully at the Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin on Monday, August 24, 2026. She was 89 years old. Beloved wife of almost 67 years to Wayne Underhill. Dear mom of Tanya Tompkins(Fred) and her grandchildren Colton and Tatiana. Sister of Elva Hansen and sister-in -law of Norma Chambers and Patricia Smith. Also survived by ... Read more.

Vandevyvere, Norma Ruth of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre-University on Saturday, August 22, 2026. She was 86 years old. Beloved wife of the late Waite Malskaitis, and the late Peter Vandevyvere. Dear mother of Kim Carson(Jackie) and Joe Malskaitis(Lichelle) and mother-in-law of Dianne Malskaitis and step-mother of Nancy Spriet( Leon) of Langton and ... Read more.

1930 – 2026 With the love of her family surrounding her, Mrs. Jeannette Christiaen, formerly of Delhi and Aylmer, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in her 97th year. Born in Torhout, Belgium, Jeannette was raised on her family’s farm. In 1948, she immigrated to Canada and eventually settled near Aylmer. Alongside her beloved husband Alberic (1987), she grew tobacco ... Read more.

Mulder, Hilda passed away peacefully at AgeCare Aylmer on Saturday, August 15, 2026. She was 100 years old. Beloved wife of the late Gerry Mulder(2005). Dear mother of William Mulder(Vicki) of St. Marys and Robert Mulder(Roxanne) of Port Dover. Loved by her grandchildren Derek(Nev), Nicole, Emily(Jason), Adam(Hillary), Joshua(Jen), Brett, Blake and her great-grandchildren Max, Lily, Gannon, Harrison, Calvin and Ari. ... Read more.

It is with unbearable grief that we announce the tragic passing of Amanda Lynn McCorkle, on August 12, 2026, at the age of 32. Amanda passed suddenly from a pulmonary embolism, just 11 days after giving birth to her beautiful son, Boden Peter Charles Dunlop. Amanda, affectionately known as Manda, was the youngest child of Kimberley and Larry McCorkle of West ... Read more.

Donald Lorne Gunstone, formerly of South River, ONpassed away peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, he was in his 85th year.  Beloved son of the late Harry and Mildred (nee Hardy) Gunstone.  Visitation will take place at Opatovsky Funeral Home – Moore Chapel – 9 Paget St. Sundridge, ON P0A 1Z0, on Friday, August 21, 2026 ... Read more.