Obituaries

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.

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.