Obituaries

Daniel, Kathy Louise (Hutchison) of St. Thomas passed in the presence of a beautiful October full moon, at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of Charlie “Chuck” Daniel. Loved mother of Jason Diesbourg (Cathy), Joel Diesbourg (Stacey) and Matthew Diesbourg (Jennifer). Cherished grandmother of Cassandra (Seth) and Kaiden. ... Read more.

Den Harder, Sandra of Aylmer passed away at Dearness Home on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. She was 86 years old. Beloved wife for 56 years of the late John Den Harder(2020). Dear mother of Robbie Magahey(Jim) of Minden, Sharlene Evert(John) of Lyons and Kevin(Jena) of Belmont. Loving Beppe of James, Michael, Nicole(Ryan), Matthew(Heather), Ainsley and Korbin. Sister of John Wiebenga(Pam). ... Read more.

Brown, Betty Eileen passed away peacefully at Terrace Lodge on Monday, October 26, 2026. She was 97 years old. Beloved wife of the late Harold Brown (2008). Dear mother of Douglas Brown (Valerie) of Aylmer and Ruth Wright (late Wayne) of Aylmer. Loving grandmother of Debra Brown and Jason Brown (Tracy). Great-grandmother of Connor (Eden), Brady and Aliyah. Also survived ... Read more.

June 1, 1940 – October 23, 2026 An extraordinary life, built with love. In his late teens, Mario left Italy and made his way to Canada, carrying with him the courage to start a new life and, no doubt, dreams of what that life might become. He spent a short time in Toronto before discovering Beamsville, a small town in ... Read more.

October 28, 1927 – October 19, 2026 Peacefully at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Monday, October 19, 2026, Marjorie Jean Louise Stevens of Delmer passed away in her 99th year.  Predeceased by her loving husband Russell (2007).  Loving mother to David Stevens and his wife Lorraine, Lynne Breddy and her friend Fred Priester, Mary Scott and her husband Dwight.  ... Read more.

Dykxhoorn, Cornelia “Corrie”, with her family by her side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, Corrie Dykxhoorn was promoted to her eternal home with Jesus on Sunday, October 18, 2026. She was 90 years old. Beloved wife for 51 years of the late Tony Dykxhoorn (2008) and much loved mother of Rick and Sue Dykxhoorn of Brownsville, Harry and Marilyn ... Read more.

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.