OBITUARIES

Howey, Gerald of Elgin Manor and formerly a longtime resident of Aylmer, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Phyllis(Brown) Howey. Loving father of Richard Howey(Cathy) of Smithville, Nancy Miedema(Rick) of St. Thomas and Kevin Howey(Rhonda) of St. Thomas.  Dear brother of Doug Howey and Phyllis Coon(Bob). Brother-in-law of…

Haines, Ruth Anne of Aylmer passed away peacefully with her family by her side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Bob Haines(2018). Dear mother of Kim, Bob(Wanda) and Mike(Michelle) all of Aylmer. Loving grandmother of Jodie(Jamie), Greg(Sandi), Brett(Meg), Brooke(Jeff), Justin, Nick,…

 Carrel, Agnes of Aylmer passed away at the London Health Science Centre- Victoria Hospital on Saturday, September 10, 2022 in her 98th year. Predeceased by her brother Charlie Blyth and sisters Marion McCreath, Janet Callan, Helen Callan, and Margaret Hogg. Survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Born in Old Cumnock, Scotland on November…

Douglas Arthur Dennis September 6, 1942 – September 11, 2022 It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that our family wishes to announce the sudden passing of Douglas (Doug) Arthur Dennis at his residence, RR#1 Port Burwell on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at the age of 80 years.  Loving and generous husband to Sandi. …

Gray, Kenneth “Wayne” of Port Bruce passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 in his 72nd year. Dear father of Kenneth, Chris(Rachel), Andrew(Kelsey), and Sue(Chris Harrington). Loving grandfather of River, Abel, Halle, Eden, Owen, and Hazel. He will be missed by his siblings Gary, Johanne Hale, and Wendy…

                                         Margaret Ann Read (nee Saxton) Fondly know as Meg, passed peacefully at home August 24,2022, surrounded by loving family in her 95th year. Pre-deceased by the father of her children, Robert Read, and her adored younger brother John Saxton ( Marie). Her love was cherished by her four children; Dave (Tracey), Sue (Mike) ,…

Reimer, Anna of Aylmer passed away at her residence on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Diedrich Reimer(1983). Dear mother of Maria Dyck(Gerhard) of Aylmer and Jacob Reimer(Linda) of Seminole, Texas. Loving grandmother of Lyliane(Charles), Paul(Julie), Ray(Jasmine), Brenda, Bailey, and Jaydee and great-grandmother of Travis, Silas, Jillian, Ronan, Finn, Elowyn, and…

Lysko- After a courageous battle with cancer, William Brian Lysko of St. Thomas passed away in his 58th year, on Thursday August 25, 2022. Devoted spouse to Shannon Hebert and loving father to Tristan (Savannah) Lysko of Massachusetts and Chelsea (Erik) Lassen of Hamilton and their mother Linda. Loved grandfather to Levi LaBonte, Abel Lysko,…

  McCARRON, Charles Emmett “Mike” Of St. Thomas, formerly of Acton, Grand Valley, Guelph, and Quesnel, BC, passed away at his home, with his family around him, on Monday, August 22, 2022, in his 87th year.  He is survived by his wife and best friend for 63 years, Mimi McCarron, and their three children: Michael…

Kershaw, Noreen June (November 1, 1933 – August 28, 2022) – It is with sadness, that we the Kershaw family announce the peaceful passing of our much-loved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, Noreen June Kershaw (Laur), at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, on August 28th, 2022, at the age of 88. Noreen was a lifelong…

SMITH, Helen of Summers Corners passed away surrounded by her family after a hard fought and courageous battle with cancer, on August 24th, 2022 in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Eric Smith for 52 years. Dear mother of Angela and Rick (Stephanie) Smith and sister to Alice Biro. Loving Oma to Connor, Robyn, Tara and…

Hawley,  John Edward “Jack” of Belmont passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, August 26, 2022, in his 99th year.  Beloved husband of the late Helen(Jenken) Hawley, and the late Marie(Draper) (Gartly) Hawley. Born in Malahide Township on May 10, 1924, son of the late Bruce and Hazel(Marr) Hawley.  Predeceased by his sister Blanche…

  Benner, Cynthia of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in her 68th year. Beloved wife of Douglas “Earl” Benner for 38 years. She will be missed by her sister Karen Youcke(Jayson), niece Kelsey Youcke; brother Gary Long, niece Kristen Long; and nephew Joshua Schlyer. Dear sister-in-law of Bill…

Van Bommel, Linda Patricia of Belmont passed away at London Health Science Centre- Victoria on Saturday, August 27, 2022 in her 55th year. Beloved daughter of William and Mary (Clymans) Van Bommel. Loving sister of Rosemary Baughman (Dave), Robert VanBommel (Katie), Dianne VanBommel (Nick) all of Belmont. Dear aunt of Dylan, Nathan, Chantel, and Melissa. Also survived by…

Maurice “Lee” Nelles 1944 MAY 18 – 2022 AUG 19 – Lee passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of August 19th, 2022, in his 78th year. He is survived by his children, John Nelles and wife Edie, and Deborah Tutty; his sister Colleen Groote; and many dear nieces and nephews. He was the…

Neufeld, Peter of Aylmer passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his residence on Sunday, August 21, 2022 in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Anna(Klassen) Neufeld of 66 years. Dear father of Nettie Guenther(Jake) of Kingsville, Tina Reimer(late Abe) of Leamington, Annie Rempel(Ben) of Paris, Texas, Pete Neufeld(Annie) of Kingsville, Jake Neufeld(Agatha) of Cottam, Mary…

KILMER – Linda Marie (nee Berdan) of Aylmer passed away peacefully with her family at her side at the St Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at the age of 73.  Beloved wife of Wayne Kilmer.  Linda is survived by her children Suzanne Scott (Matthew) of Beamsville and Darren Kilmer of St Thomas;…