OBITUARIES

Underhill, Lisa of Tillsonburg passed away at her residence on Monday, December 2, 2019 in her 50th year. Beloved daughter of the late Marvin and Margaret (Gunstone) Underhill. Dear sister of Randy Underhill and wife Mary, David Underhill, Teri Widner and husband Mark and Chris Underhill. She will be missed by her nieces and nephews…

Inspector J. Larry Kneale (Ret.) completed his journey at hawkswood with his family by his side on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.  Born in Woodstock on February 28, 1936.  Survived by his loving wife Carol(Irwin), sons David(LouAnn) of Brantford, Mike Kneale of Don Mills, daughters Rhonda Fabian of Tillsonburg and Linda Fabian(James) of Lambeth.  He will be…

BLYTH, Mary Adelia (1919-2019) Peacefully, in her sleep at Valleyview Home in St. Thomas on Friday, November 22, 2019, Mary Adelia (Hayward) Blyth, formerly of Port Burwell, passed away shortly before her 100th birthday.  Beloved wife of the Late Charles Blyth (1998).  Proud and loving mother of her daughter Minnie Brown of Port Burwell.  Cherished grandmother…

GELING, Marsha We are deeply saddened to announce that CST. Marsha Geling of the Aylmer Police Department lost her battle with cancer yesterday. She was an ever affectionate person who cared deeply about every individual she knew. A proud member and volunteer for many organizations, not limited just to Aylmer, Marsha was an involved member of…

SCHMIDT, Robert “Bobby” of Windsor passed away at Caressant Care Mary Bucke, St. Thomas on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in his 70th year. Loving brother of Helen Patterson(late Alfred) and brother-in-law of Sharon Vance. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sister Nancy Collins and brothers Jimmy Vance and Brian Schmidt. …

STEWART, Ruth Lucille of Chartwell, Aylmer passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in her 78th year. Loving mother of John Stewart of Eden. Dear sister of Marilyn Pettit, Laura Kenn and Carol Holditch (Donald). Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Harold, John, Roy and…

WERELEY, Truus of Aylmer passed away peaceful-ly at her residence on Thurs-day, October 31, 2019. She was 94. Beloved wife of the late Douglas George Wereley (1991). Dear mother of Barba-ra Ann Nesbitt (Bob) of Ayl-mer and Perry Wereley of Aylmer. Loving grandmother of Jason (Juli) and Jodi (Corny). Great-grandmother of Owen, Joey, Madison and…

Hamm, Abram “Abe” of Aylmer passed onto his glory at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Annie (Friesen) Hamm for 54 years. Dear father of Elizabeth Hamm, Helen Inger(Ted), Henry(Claire), Abe(Susan) and Will.  Loving grandfather of Keven, Lexi, Jason(Kristen), Jordan, Shelby, Zoey, Quinn,…

KLASSEN, Anna, 70, went home to Jesus on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Anna was born on July 12, 1949 in Cuauhtemoc, Chihuahua, México, the second of five children of Anna Heide and Peter Fehr Klassen. Anna was a devoted and beloved mother to Adriana Klassen, and a very proud new grandmother to Imogen “Idgie” Humpartzoomian.…

Laur, Grant Jackson of Aylmer passed away peacefully at his residence with his family by his side on Thursday, October 24, 2019 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Joyce(Ratcliffe) Laur for over 64 years. Proud dad of sons Gary(Joan), Jim(Ann), Randy(Heidi), Rob(Kim) all of Aylmer area and daughters Rosemary Ball(Bill), Gwenda McConnell(Todd) of Aylmer…

LEESON, Cathy Diane (née Abel) Staley, of St. Thomas, passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, October 22, 2019, in her 61st year.  Born in St. Thomas, ON, March 4, 1959, she was the loving daughter of Gordon L. Abel and the late Leitta (née Harris) Abel.  Beloved wife for 31…

Berkelmans, Joseph William “Jojo” of Aylmer passed away with his family by his side at London Health Sciences Centre- University Hospital on Tuesday, October 15, 2019.  He was 4 years old. Cherished son of Brent Berkelmans and Stephanie Ball.  He will be dearly missed by his sister Avery.  Loving grandson of Bill and Lisa Berkelmans and Bill and…

Oslach, Sonja Marie Paulette of Aylmer passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 19, 2019  in her 76th year. Beloved wife of Arthur Oslach of 57 years. Loving mother of Sherry Lloyd of Simcoe and John Oslach(Becky) of Ancaster. Dear grandmother of Carlee Lloyd, Kristie Lloyd, Shiloh Oslach and Connor Oslach and great-grandmother of…

KLASSEN, Abe of Aylmer passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Mary Klassen. Dear father of Lydia Teichroeb (David), Herman (Jan), Rodney (Shila), Melinda Doan (Rob) and Darryl (Joy).  Loving grandfather of Shelby, Jackson, Caleb, Benjamin, Jamey, Ivan, Kira, Alanna, Luke, Sawyer, Julia and Simon.  Survived by his…

Parker, Marion Lavina of Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre-University Hospital on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the Late Clifford Parker(2006). Dear mother of  Allan Parker(Glenda) of Straffordville, Larry Parker(Betty) of Ingersoll, Mary Cooper(Tim) of Nilestown, Jean Morton of Paris, Max Parker of  St.Thomas, Jack Parker of…

GREENLAW, Rodger Thomas of Aylmer passed away at his residence on Sunday, October 13, 2019 in his 63rd year. Dear father of Rebecca O’Connor of St. Thomas, Lauren Green (Kyle) of Aylmer and Allison Greenlaw of St. Thomas. Loving grandfather of Cohen and Ruthie. Brother of Janis Cronkwright (Late Ken), Cindy Shugan (Dave), David Greenlaw…

KRAHN, Henry of Aylmer passed away at Chartwell Aylmer on Monday, October 1, 2019 in his 87th year. Henry Krahn was born on March 7, 1932 to Jacob and Maria Krahn in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. He was one of five children, with 2 older sisters and 2 younger. He had no formal schooling as he…

Rice, Shelley Elizabeth of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 in her 64th year. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by brothers Paul and wife Joanne of Toronto, Bob and wife Cindy of Aylmer and sister Pat of St.Thomas. Loving aunt of  Paul…

Driezen, Ralph of RR1 Springfield passed away at his residence on Sunday, October 6, 2019 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Wilma (Vyn) Driezen. Dear father of John Driezen of Kitchener, Peter Driezen(Jen) of Waterloo and Karen Robinson (Todd) of Lakeside. Loving opa of Marc, Breanna, Kaitlin, Sydney, Rachel, Caleb, Reuben and Avigail. Brother…