OBITUARIES

Sullivan, Larry Thomas of Aylmer passed away peacefully with his wife Margaret by his side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, January 14, 2022 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Margaret (Stephens) Sullivan for 60 years. Dear brother-in-law of Roy Stephens(Brenda). Loving uncle to Lisa Plaquet(Brian), Rob Stephens(Rebecca) and great-uncle of Brandon, Erin, Holly,…

Shackelton, Ethel passed away peacefully at home in Belmont on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 after a courageous battle with colon cancer. She was 81 years old. Beloved wife of the late Clifford Shackelton(2011). Dear mother of Gordon Shackelton and Dan Shackelton. Predeceased by her brother Harley Knott(2017). She will be missed by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many…

Hovius, Helen was called to her eternal rest on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Valleyview Home in her 83rd year after a courageous and long battle with Parkinson’s. Helen will be missed and remembered by her siblings Theresa Poortinga, John Hovius (Beth), Sadie Oldewening (Arnold), Ben Hovius (Pat), and Freda McCallum, as well as her…

John (Jack) Walter BALL  November 26, 1926 – January 11, 2022  It is with sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of John Walter Ball, at the age of 95, at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital.  Jack was the beloved husband of the late Shirley Ball.  He will be dearly missed by his son Dr.…

JUDITH ROSELINE FULLER October 10, 1944 -January 2, 2022 Judy Fuller of Straffordville, age 77, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday January 2, 2022. Born in Leamington, Ontario to Wilbur and Luella Latimer. Over the years she enjoyed ceramics, toll painting, sewing, quilting and…

It saddens me to announce the passing of my beloved wife, Janet Shelley DeAngelis (nee Carpenter) “Dovie” on January 3, 2022. She was my best friend, soul mate, confidant, my everything. I will miss her with all my heart. Janet is survived by her husband John “Tonner” DeAngelis, daughter Shannon (Keith) Ryan, granddaughters Madeline and…

Jones, Kenneth of R.R.2, Aylmer passed away at his residence on Nova Scotia Line, Aylmer on Monday, December 20, 2021 in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Linda (Perry) Jones. Dear father of Robert of R.R.2, Aylmer, Tammy(Sean Unwin) of St. Thomas and Heather of Aylmer. Loving grandfather of Addison, Alexis, Kariesha and Mickel. Ken will be greatly missed…

Skaftfeld, Shirley Helen (nee House) Always the hopeless romantic, Shirley has reunited with her husband and best friend of 56 years Glen (2010) just after Christmas, two days shy of her 92nd birthday. Shirley passed peacefully in her sleep at Burloak LTC in Oakville, Ontario, and will be dearly missed by her family Glenann Skaftfeld…

Herman, David  of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, December 24, 2021 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of the late Connie Lynn (Woodford) Bantam(2012). Dave is survived by daughters Donna Bentley of London, Michelle Manicom of London and devoted daughter and care giver Mary Lou Jans(John O’Brien) of St. Thomas . Also…

Pichette, Raymond John of Courtland passed away at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Friday, December 31, 2021 in his 69 th year. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Burnham) Pichette. Loving father of Jennifer Knelsen(Dave) of Aylmer, Joy Cahill(Dave) of Brantford, Jill Woodford(Steve) of Brantford and Ryan Pichette of Tillsonburg. Proud grandfather of Riley, Reese, Emilee, Abby, Connor, Paige,…

Harms, Neil of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, December 6, 2021 in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Eva(Reimer) Harms. Loving father of Jacquie and Ryan Harms. Dear brother of Peter(MaryAnne), Diedrich(Judy), John(Mary), Abram(Anita) and Isaac(Lynne). He will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Born in Chihuahua, Mexico on August 10, 1954,…

Our beloved brother, uncle and friend, John Gent of Springfield, ON has passed away on November 30, 2021 at the age of 60 years. He will be dearly missed by his sisters Marie (late Daniel Giret) and children Joelle, Jeremy, and Jonathan; Betty (Rod Hope) and children Brandi, Sabrina, Candace, Jacqueline, Brittney, Chelsey and Brandan;…

Saxton, John Milton of Port Burwell passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on November 29, 2021 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Marie(Cady) Saxton of 53 years. Dear father of Bill Saxton(Pat) of Port Burwell and stepfather of Wayne Brown(Lorrie) of Kempville and Darrell Brown of Port Burwell. Loving grandfather of Jeffrey…

Banman, Peter Abe of Calton and formerly of Alberta and Belize passed away peacefully at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Saturday, November 27, 2021. He was 65 years old. Beloved husband of Katarina “Tina” (Peters) Banman and dear father of Laura Martens (Dave) of Calton, Monica Gomez and the late Judy Banman(2019). Loving grandfather of…

COSYNS, Clara Mary (nee Vanderhaegen) (1930-2021) – It is with great sadness that we, the Cosyns family, announce the peaceful passing of our much-loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister-in-law and friend to many, Clara Mary (Vanderhaegen) Cosyns, at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, on November 26th, 2021, in her 92nd year. Born in Zeneta, Saskatchewan, to…

GOODE – Howard H. At The Village of Tansley Woods, Burlington on November 22, 2021, Howard Goode formerly of R.R.#2, Port Dover in his 87th year. Husband of the late Betty Louise Goode (nee Chadwick 2016). Dear father of Cindy Milman (Michael), Arlene McCarthy (Wade) and Miranda Goode. Cherished grandfather of Kyle, Aaron, Hillary and…

Miller, John of Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre- Victoria Hospital on Thursday, November 25, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. He was 69. Dear brother of Elizabeth Woods, Ann Reams, Nettie Honsinger, Tina Janzen(Bill), Bill Miller, Helen Friesen(Abe) and Susan Lemaire(Richard) and brother-in-law of Alice Miller. Predeceased by his brothers George(2012)…

Hulst, Fred of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, November 25, 2021 in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Joyce(Peters) Hulst. Dear father of Mark(Darlene), Rick(Lynn) and Denise(Hulst) Borremans and stepson Kerry Emerson. Loving grandfather of Candace(Andrew), Cuyler, Kevin, Tori, Marc and Paul(Shonna) and great-grandfather of Emma. Brother of Rinus Hulst(Audrey), Bob Hulst,…