Obituaries

June 4, 1937 – November 11, 2026 Westendorp, Herman “Know ye that the Lord He is God, it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves.” Psalm 100:3a. Our dearest father, brother, Opa & Great-Opa entered into his Heavenly rest on November 11, 2026, in his 90th year. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his ... Read more.

Hughes, Susan of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. She was 69 years old. Beloved wife of the late Don Perkins (January 2026) and loving mother of Dylan Hughes of London. Dear sister of Norm, Steve (Candice), Shelly, Sharon Neale (the late Bill), and Stuart. Cherished aunt of Tuesday and Darin, and ... Read more.

In Loving Memory of Danny James Chilcott October 11, 1959 – November 4, 2026 Surrounded by the love of his family, after a lengthy battle with lung disease, the family of Danny James Chilcott announces his passing at the age of 67. Danny was predeceased by his father, James Walter Chilcott; his daughter, Sarah Maureen McEown; and his infant sister, ... Read more.

Laur, Patricia of Lyons passed away peacefully in her sleep at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. She was 83 years old. Beloved partner of Wayne Tucker. Loving mother of Mike Laur(Crystal) of Vienna, grandmother of Tabitha and great-grandmother of Morgan and Belle. She will be missed by a number of nieces and nephews. Predeceased by ... Read more.

1953 – 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Donald Allan Ralf of Innisfail, Alberta, on October 28, 2026. Donald Allan Ralf was born June 11, 1953 in Tillsonburg, Ontario, 5th child of Fred and Ella Mae Ralf of Aylmer, Ontario. Don spent his youth working on the family farm, riding dirt bikes and ... Read more.

Christopher William Button of Aylmer passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at London Health Science Centre – Victoria Hospital on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Born in Welland, Ontario on March 16, 1961. Beloved husband of 42 years to Nancy. Survived by his father Ken(late Marie, 2009), sister Susan(Mark), sisters-in-law Tomoko and Rebecca Gizuk(Mike). Also survived by ... Read more.

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.