Obituaries

Moosberger, Henry of Port Burwell passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at the Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin on Thursday, August 6, 2026. He was 86 years old. Beloved husband of Marlene(Burwell) Moosberger. Dear father of Dennis(Annette) and Kevin(Veronica. Cherished grandfather of Stacy(Steve), Craig(Katie), Kadi(Will) and Kaci(Michael) and great-grandfather of Olivia, Easton, Ava, Madalynn, Annie and Dorothy. ... Read more.

Hermsen, John ofSpringfield passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 31, 2026. He was 77 years old. Beloved husband of Rita (Moreau) Hermsen. Dear father of Lisa Hermsen of Ottawa and John Hermsen of Springfield and loving grandfather of Henri and Quinn. Brother of Anne Howey (Jim) and Robert Hermsen (late Betty) and brother-in-law of Louise Copeman (late Bill), ... Read more.

Dan Whaley passed away June 12, 2026 at Atikokan General Hospital. He was 78. Dan was born October 6, 1947 in St. Thomas, Ontario. From a young age he was interested in anything outdoors, which would eventually lead him to northern Ontario. He loved hunting and fishing, and started in taxidermy when he was sixteen. After graduating from grade thirteen ... Read more.

Davis, Scott of Straffordville passed away at Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin on Monday, July 20, 2026. He was 71 years old. Beloved husband of Joanne (Babcock) Davis. Loving father of Greg Davis of Straffordville, Katelyn Davis (Tom) of Edmonton and brother of Mike Davis of Port Bruce. Also survived by a number of nieces, nephews and in-laws. Born in St. ... Read more.

1931-2026 Jane Eastman peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family at North Bay Regional Health Centre on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the age of 94 years. Jane was the cousin to Robert Irwin (Silvia), Albert White (Rosemary), Margaret Brooks (late Bud), Janet West (late Rob), Barbara Olivera (Javier), late Joyce Irving (late George), late Jean Buck ... Read more.

Friesen, Abram “Abe” of Aylmer passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. He was 84 years old. Beloved husband of Kathy(Giesbrecht) Friesen. Dear father of Nettie McQuiggan(David) of Burlington, Helen Hanson(Steve) of McKellar, Susan Kinsey(Steve) of Aylmer, Pauline Neufeld(Peter) of Thessalon and Karen Singer(David) of Sparta. Loving grandpa to 13 grandchildren and great-grandpa to ... Read more.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Adrien “Andy” Matthew DeLeebeeck, who passed away on July 11, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on May 10, 1965, Andy will be remembered for his kind heart, hardworking nature, and love of family and friends. Andy worked in maintenance and was a skilled handyman who could fix just about anything. ... Read more.

Edmund William Kebbel, age 83, passed away peacefully in Lindsay, Ontario on July 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of his children. Ed is now reunited with his beloved wife, Gail (Death) Kebbel (2024), whom he married on July 20, 1968, sharing 56 beautiful years of marriage. He was the loving father of Chris Kebbel (Sarah) and Lorraine King (Craig). ... Read more.

Keith Benson passed away peacefully Friday, July 10, 2026 at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital in his 88th year. Keith married his wife of 64 years in Bradford, England in 1962 where they were both born. In 1964 they immigrated to Ontario, Canada, eventually retiring in Aylmer, Ontario, which they have called home for the last 25 years. Keith and Mavis ... Read more.

OUSTERHOUT- Georgina June (nee Pritchard) of St. Thomas passed away peacefully at Beattie Manor Retirement Home in Wardsville on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the age of 83.  Beloved wife of the late Donald Ousterhout (2021).  Georgina is survived by her loving children Scott (Alice) Ousterhout of St. Thomas and Kelly Ousterhout of Aylmer; by her grandchildren Ryan Ousterhout of ... Read more.