Obituaries

Watson, Dennis Morley ofLondon passed away at London Health Science Centre-University Hospital on Saturday, September 26, 2026. He was 87 years old. Beloved husband of the late Marlene(Smith) Watson(2020). Loving father of Jeff Watson(Allyson) of London and Jana Watson of Welland. He will be missed by his grandchildren Maddie, Zach, Carlisle(Mac), Catherine(Jamie) and David(Jill). Brother of Doug Watson(Bonnie) of Tobermory. ... Read more.

Gotzmeister, Rosalia “Rose” of Aylmer passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026. She was 94 years old. Wife of the late George Gotzmeister(2003). Dear mother of Helen Mazurka(Bob) of Conestogo and Dan Gotzmeister(Dorothy) of Aylmer. Loving Oma of Amber, Andrew(Brittney), Matthew(Tanya), Raegan, Derek(Julie), Jacob, Nickolas and big-Oma to Taylor, Travis, Emmett, Mason, Elliot, Henry and MiaRose. Sister ... Read more.

Vanhoucke, Raymond Cyriel of Springfield passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026. He was 87 years old. Beloved husband of 60 years to Margaret(Howe) Vanhoucke. Much loved father of Mary Margaret Prior(Johnny) and cherished papa of Stirling Prior. Brother of Maurice(late Jackie), Godelieve Poppe(late Fred) and Monique Wood(Malcom). Brother-in-law of Donna Vanhoucke, Marie Geerts, Paul Howe(Alice), Elizabeth Howe(Gerard Payeur), Heather ... Read more.

With heavy hearts, Margaret Vivian Smith (nee Nelson), in her 87th year, passed away at AgeCare Aylmer on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.Marg was born on December 5, 1939 to the late Russell & Beulah (Anger) Nelson. Aside from living in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia for a few years during her first marriage to Ken Cassis, Marg spent her life in Aylmer, ... Read more.

Brunsdon, Bryan Kenneth of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, September 19, 2026. He was 69 years old. Beloved husband of Barbara Armstrong. Son of Barbara (Cleaver) Cronk and the late Ken Brunsdon. Dear father of Melissa, Tracey, Pamela(Duke) and Katelyn. Step-father of Becky(Joel), Kevin(Sarah) and Scott(Amanda). Also survived by his sisters Gail, Kathy and ... Read more.

It is with sadness in our hearts that we announce that on September 5, 2026, William (Bill) Den Harder went to be with his Lord and Saviour. Born in The Hague, Netherlands, on November 23, 1949, he was the son of the late William and Anne Den Harder. Bill immigrated to Canada with his family in 1951. Bill will be ... Read more.

Sylvia Hooghiem, of Aylmer passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday, September 6, 2026. She was 64 years old. Beloved wife of Red Hooghiem. Dear mother of Michael (Isabella) of Cambridge, Jeremy (Brooke) of Brampton, Bradley (Anna) of Colorado Springs and Nicole Iyer (Mathan) of Kitchener. Loving Oma of ElsjeBella, Caspian, Blade, Lylah and Desmond. Sister ... Read more.

Teutsch, Martin of Aylmer, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at his home. He was 92 years old. Beloved husband of Mary (Horeth) Teutsch of 68 years. He will be missed by sister Kitti Paparone from New Jersey, sister-in-law Margaret Teutsch, and brother-in-law Martin (Barbara) Horeth. Predeceased by brother Mike Teutsch and sisters Maria Remner-Stacey, Rosie Teutsch, and ... Read more.

Hill, Margaret Anne “Penny” of St. Thomas passed away at St Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Best friend and wife to Gary Hill. Loving mother of Wendell Hill and wife Leslie; Carrie Woolley and husband Scott. Grandma of Lynsey (Dwaine), Taylor (Ryan), Emma (David), Hanna (Nathan), Abby, Maggy, Niven, Rene and Riley. Great-grandmother of William, Andy, ... Read more.

BEECH, E. Joan (nee Bonney) of St. Thomas, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on September 1, 2026, at the age of 86. Joan is predeceased by her beloved husband Mel (2022). She is survived by her cherished children: Deb Hulet (Charlie), Steve Beech (Laurie) and Cindy Van Acker (Rory); and her daughter-in-law Mary Beech (late Dave). ... Read more.