Obituaries

1931-2026 Ruth (Finlay) McCormick Lazenby Ruth passed away quietly on October 3, 2026 at the Valleyview Home surrounded by family. Ruth was born 26 January 1931 to William and Lucy Lithgow (Geddes) Finlay in Partick, Glasgow, Scotland. Her early life was heavily influenced by the hardships of WWII as her shipyard neighborhood was a primary target during the Blitz. She ... Read more.

The Lord in His mercy and grace, in His appointed time and providence, has taken to Himself, Nellie (Neeltje) Van Gurp, peacefully at Valleyview Home, St. Thomas, on Sunday, October 4, 2026, a few days short of her 100th year. She is survived by her siblings, Harry Van Gurp, Casper Van Gurp and wife Gretha, Neil Van Gurp, and sister-in-law ... Read more.

Burwell, Joan Bertha of Bayham passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 2, 2026. She was 79 years old. Beloved wife of the late Cub Burwell(1998). Dear mother of Ken Burwell, Beth Gyurindak(Mark) and Rhonda Hanley(Bill). Loving grandmother of Nicole(Wayne), Jade(Ryan), Matthew(Danielle), Leah(Josh) and great-grandmother of Reese, Jack, Quinn, Andrea, Jake, Maxton and Roxanne. Sister-in-law of Mary McKnight, Marlene ... Read more.

Maxine Medora (Garton) Irish August 23, 1929 – October 1, 2026 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maxine Irish due to stroke and Alzheimers. Beloved wife of Jack Irish (1927 – 2020) and beloved mother of son Jim (Penny) Irish, and daughter Joan (Tom Felstead) Irish. Grandmother to Kristin (Craig) Skelton & Callie (Rob) Lecours. ... Read more.

July 19, 1950 – Oct 3, 2026 It is with sadness that we the family of Peter Klassen wish to announce his peaceful passing at home, after a courageous struggle with illness, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the age of 76. Peter was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, son of the late Peter and Maria (Wall) Klassen. Over his working ... Read more.

Jasper, Dr. William Leroy “Lee”, M. Ed., Ph. D, CCC, of St. Thomas passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Marion Jasper (Jibson). Dearly loved father of Dave Jasper (Dawn Furey) of Sparta and Laura Jasper (Tom Pietrangelo) of St. Thomas and their son Scott ... Read more.

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.