OBITUARIES

Norman Daniel Judson Sawlor passed away suddenly, at his home in Aylmer, on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. He was 77 years old. Beloved husband of 56 years to Sharon (Milmine). Cherished father to Jeffery (Nancy) of Dorchester, and Gregory (Kim) of Aylmer. Loving Grandpa to Rachel (Benaiah), Laura, Matthew, Raena, Dresden, Trey, Kieran, and Jude.…

Kinsey, Barry of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. He was 85 years old. Beloved husband of June (McQuiggan) Kinsey of 63 years. Dear father of Mike Kinsey(late Jacqueline) of Calton and Steve Kinsey(Susan) of Aylmer. Loving grandfather of Missina(Dustin), Christopher(Catherine), Matt(Pam), Darren(Charlotte) and Stephanie(Garrett). Great-grandfather of Zahavah, Jake, Charlie,…

1956-2025 It is with great sadness the McKenzie Clan announce the passing of Jayne Ann McKenzie, November 19, 2025 at the age of 69. Jayne was the beloved and devoted daughter of Marion McKenzie and the late Don McKenzie, and extraordinarily caring sister of Angus, Mary (Gord Freeman) and Dann McKenzie of St. Thomas. She…

1922-2025 It is with sadness we announce the passing of our mother Marion Gray, in her 104th year on Nov. 24, 2025. She was born in St. Thomas, Ontario on Nov. 12, 1922. Marion was predeceased by her parents Fred & Edith (Hubling) Hill, her sisters Margaret (Hill) Olmstead and Thelma (Hill) Oatman. She was…

Nasswetter, Sofia of Aylmer passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her daughters at AgeCare Aylmer on Sunday, November 23, 2025. She was 85 years old. Beloved wife of the late Georg Nasswetter(1998). Dear mother of Rosemary Nasswetter, Debbie Kirschner(John) and Karen Versteegen(Jeff) all of Aylmer. Loving grandma of  Dylan, Missy, Johnny, Jessica, Kimberly(Joey), Samantha, Becky(Charlie), Jeffrey,…

Pressey, Gary of Aylmer passed away at Parkwood Hospital on Thursday, November 20, 2025. He was 70 years old. Beloved husband of Kathy(Campbell) Pressey. Dear father of Gary Pressey(Ashley) and Jenny Buis(Greg) and step-father of Jamie Hawley(Leann). He will be missed by his grandchildren Finley, Jocelyn, Rylee, Hardy, Tyson, Ava, Kailey(Myint), Tanner and great-grandfather of Seraphina “Little…

Safely into the arms of Jesus, with her family by her side Minnie Hiemstra, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Andy Hiemstra(2011). Dear mother of Wilf(Trudy), Ray, Sharlene and Monica(Dwayne). Greatly loved grandma of fourteen; Ashley, Tyler(Nicole), Brandon(Maggie), Chelsey, Selena, Bradley(Milcah), Matt, Darren, Andrea, Thomas, Jocelyn, Jared, Logan and Vincent…

Henderson, Evelyn Rose Marie of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre- Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. She was 83 years old. Beloved wife of Gerry Henderson. Loving mother of Derek Poulton(Shiana), Charlene Hansen(Paul) and Brian Henderson. Grandmother of Ashlee(Dan), Matthew(Kirsten), Gregory, Chad(Sydney), Mitchel, Logan, Jaxen, Kaiden and Rylan.…

Moritz, Hilda of Aylmer passed away peacefully at AgeCare Aylmer on Saturday, November 15, 2025. She was 95 years old. Beloved wife of the late Walter Moritz (2014). Cherished mother of Heidi Van Overloop and husband Carl of Aylmer. Sister of Gerhard (Carol), Waldi (Rosi), Alfred (Margaret) and Renate “Jeanette” (John) and sister-in-law of Elli.…

Barclay, Deborah “Deb” of St. Thomas passed away peacefully with her family by her side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, November 15, 2025. She was 67 years old. Beloved wife of Bob Barclay. Dear mother of Jill D’Amour(Derek) of St. Thomas and Jay Bishop(Pauline Watson) of Tillsonburg.  Loving grandmother of Jayden, Gracie, Samantha(Johnny), Ashley(Jacob), Brandon(Katelyn)…

Wencel, Brian of Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre-University Hospital on Saturday, November 15, 2025. He was 75 years old. Beloved husband of Janet(Holman) Wencel.  Dear father of Dan(Danièle) of London and Bill(Patty) of St. Thomas. Loving grandfather of Morgin Welter(Rob) and great-grandfather of Brooklyn, Lincoln and Michael. Brother of Bonnie DeKoster, Brenda Foster(Gary), Deb…

With great sadness we announce the passing of Donald Ross “Chester” McClintock, born March 10, 1938 in Tillsonburg, Ontario. Survived by loving wife of 61 years, Joan (Smith), brother Pete “Peewee” McClintock, daughter Dawn McClintock (Mark), son Scott McClintock, daughter Jill Orlebar, grandchildren Emmalee, Katie, Lauren, John, Evan, Magnus and Rayna. Pre-deceased by parents Stanley…

Walker, George William Eric – Unexpectedly following a period of illness, George Walker, former longtime resident of Aylmer and area, passed away at Henley Place London, on November 18, 2024 at the age of 65.  Friends and family were received at the Evans Funeral Home, 648 Hamilton Rd., London, on Monday, November 25, 2024, from…

Betty Lou Panasiuk (Kicksee) of Corinth in her 83rd year, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Dear Mother of John (Nancy) of Paris, Edward (Lisa) of Tillsonburg and Stephen (Rebecca) of Corinth. Loving Grandmother of Alexander (Erika), Logan, Lillya, Aly, and Great-Grandmother of Sylvan. Predeceased by her beloved husband Johann (John) 2006, brother Robert…

Underhill (Grundy), Nicole of Aylmer passed away suddenly at her residence on Monday, November 3, 2025. She was 47 years old. Cherished mother of Colby and Landon Underhill. Loving daughter of Ron and Gail Grundy. Best friend and sister of Jessica Grundy (Darren Cadotte). Proud aunt of Cody, Braydon, Janelle, Ty, Weston, Jace and Cam. She…

Clunas, Kenneth Russel of Aylmer passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was 83 years old. Beloved husband of the late Betty Ann (Marontate) Clunas (2018). Dear father of Tammy, Paul and Danny. Loving grandfather of Dustin, Courtney, Ashley, Breanne, Raelyn, Christopher and Tim. Brother to Murray Clunas (Brenda), Bob Clunas…

Henricus “Henry” (Hank) Donkers passed away peacefully at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on October 21, 2025, at the age of 77. Born in Moergestel, the Netherlands, Henry immigrated to Canada at age five and was raised in Aylmer, Ontario, where his lifelong love of farming began. He later moved to White Fox, Saskatchewan,…

Van Luven, Erik of Port Bruce passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was 74 years old. Beloved husband of Helen Hall. Step-father of Laurie Fitzpatrick (Gerry) and Mike Yoell (Theresa Madore). Grandfather of Erika (Sebastian), Kyle, Alex, Caitlin and great-grandfather of Emerick, Adeline, Lucien, Liam and Colton.…

Andreas (Andy) Geurtjens passed after a lengthy illness at home in Aylmer, Ontario on October 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Andy is survived by his loving wife, of 61 years, Johanna (Joanne) Geurtjens. Dear father of Maryann (Donnie) and Andrew (Tammy). Loving Opa of James (Lyndsey), Gregory (Mandy), Darren (Holli), Kenzie (Nate), and…

Ridgwell, Joan Marie of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, October 26, 2025. She was 82 years old. Cherished friend of Dave Summers. Dear mother of Bill Ridgwell(Dessie) of Winnipeg, Betty Ann Benati(Joe) of Belmont and Beverly Ridgwell Hollett(Jeff) of Cambridge. She will be missed by her friend Elfie Reiter(Mike) and a number…