Obituaries

Francis (Frank) Alphonse Boussen passed away at his residence in Aylmer, Ontario on Friday, July 3, 2026, in his 102nd year. Born September 12, 1924, in Waterlandkerkje, Zeeland, The Netherlands, son of the late Alois and Magdalena (Gruson) Boussen. Frank emigrated as an infant with his family to Canada in August 1926. Beloved husband for seventy-seven years of the late ... Read more.

Suddenly, at Timmins and District Hospital on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, TimothyRobert “Tim” Brindley passed away at the age of 59. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Petra Brindley (née Hinz); the loving and caring father of Ashley Brindley (Del), Tyler Brindley (Audrey), and Jocelyn Horman (Larry); and the loving stepfather of Anastacia Gencarelli (Mario). Tim was ... Read more.

Hewson, Faith Elizabeth formerly of St. Thomas passed away at Terrace Lodge on Friday, June 26, 2026. She was 92 years old. Dearly loved mother of Paul Hewson and wife Cindy Martin of Aylmer. Dear sister of Roger Cloes and his wife Joann of Jaffa. She is also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sons Jon ... Read more.

Lockwood, JoAnn of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. She was 85 years old. Beloved wife of Philip Firlotte. Dear mom of Chris Lockwood(Shelly) of Sarnia and Darrin Lockwood(Sue) of Aylmer. She will be dearly missed by a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her sister Dianne Hamilton and sister-in-law Mary Vandewyngaerde. Also survived by ... Read more.

Prong, Rick of Aylmer passed away peacefully with his family by his side at London Health Science Centre-University Hospital on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. He was 75 years old. Beloved husband of Marilyn(Heffren) Prong. Dear father of Ryan Prong(Lindsay), the late Rob Prong(2007) and Brandie Parent-Quinn(Brian). Loving grandfather of Daniel, Gavin, Brandon, Keira, Aaron and Cooper. Brother of Vicki Hull(Wil), ... Read more.

At AgeCare Aylmer on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Fred Barth of Springfield (formerly of Glen Meyer) in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Judy (nee Laur). Dear father of Deanna Barth (Tyler McKenney) of Springfield and Derek Barth (Amanda) of Strathroy. Loving grandfather of Quinten and Harrison. Also survived by brother Richard Barth (Mary Jane) and predeceased by sister Katherine ... Read more.

Terry Robert Learn of Medicine Hat, Alberta, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026. He was 66 years old. He is survived by his wife Lesley (Braley). Loving father of Katherin (Mathew) Baitscheff of England and Sarah Learn of Medicine Hat; cherished grandfather of Aela and Jensen Baitscheff. Brother of Penni (Steve) Lenane Van Beers of Aylmer and Kristene Learn ... Read more.

Hines, Donald of Aylmer passed away at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Sunday, June 21, 2026. He was 66 years old. Beloved husband of the late Judith(Tait) Hines(2014). Dear father of Tracy Goris(Patrick) of Lyons and Tara Lawrance(Jarrod) of Minden. Loving grandpa of Hailey, Jackson, Lawson, Jordyn and Lucas. He will be missed by his brothers Bob Hines(Kathy), Dougal Hines(Wendy), sister-in-law ... Read more.

Walter Gilbert Verstraeten of Aylmer, Ontario, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the St.Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Madeline (Moerman) Verstraeten for 62 years. Father of Mary-anne Kerkhove (Jamie) and Rose Anne Kuiper (Rob). Proud grandfather of Jessica Toth (Bence), Linsey Pecile (Adrian), Rechelle Kuiper, ... Read more.

Hobbs, Joan Rosemary beloved wife of the late Bob Hobbs, passed away at Mount Hope on Monday, June 15, 2026 at the age of 101. Mother of Wendy Watters(Pat), Lorrie Bouchard(Mark) and Gary Hobbs(Heather). Grandmother of Nicole Wise(Jon), Pamela Regier(Adam), Angela Campbell(Scott), Cindy Chan(Jeremy), Scott Bouchard(Sarah) and Stephanie Hobbs. Also survived by her brother Don(late Muriel) and a number of great-grandchildren, ... Read more.