OBITUARIES

Passed away on January 14, 2019 at his home in the presence of his loving family after a valiant battle with cancer at the age of 61. Beloved husband of Beth (McElwain). Loving dad of Jennifer and husband Craig Steptoe, Alison and former spouse of Lynn. Step-dad to Jesse Brown (Bea), Mandy Brown, Jeremy Brown…

Press, Joyce Louisa of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, January 18, 2019 in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Walter Press. Dear mother of Tammy Ross(David) of Springfield, Ashley Press of Tillsonburg, Holly Press of St. Thomas, Jennifer Weaver of St. Thomas, Dwight Press and Dwayne Press both of…

SOBRY, Angela Julia of Caressant Care, St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, January 11, 2019 in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Peter Sobry (2006). Dear mother of Robert and wife Madeline. Loving grandmother of Deb Howitt and husband John, Lori Kirby and husband Jim and great-grandmother…

DeSutter, Alice of Terrace Lodge Aylmer passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, January 10, 2019 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Cyriel DeSutter (2008). Dear mother of Frank DeSutter (Ingrid) and Anita VanRoestel (Adrian). Loving grandmother of David VanRoestel, Nancy Fisher (Dean), Ryan DeSutter (Melissa), Robert DeSutter (Kim), Stephanie DeSutter-Klachan (Paul) and great-grandmother…

LYSKO, Irene Katie of St. Thomas, passed away peacefully, on Friday, January 11th, 2019, at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital at the age of 81. Beloved daughter of the late Michael (1963) and Katherine (Halewich) Lysko and dearly loved sister of Lorraine Clark (Wayne), the late Anthony “Tony” Lysko (1996) and the late Bill Lysko…

BEATTIE, Carol of Brownsville passed away at Terrace Lodge, Aylmer on Friday, January 11, 2019 in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Dave Beattie. Dear mother of Bonnie Cleeve (Keith), Mary Beattie (Victor Neamtz), Ken Beattie, Susan McConnell (John) and Sandra Graham (Jim). Also survived by sisters and brothers June Doubt, Terry Wilkins, David Wilkins,…

PAGET,  Beverly Harold of Brownsville passed away at Sakura House, Woodstock after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, January 11, 2019 in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Donna (Firby) Paget.  Loving father of Vicky Paget (Dale) of Sudbury, Richard Paget (Cornelia) of Brownsville and Cindy Kalman (Brian) of Aylmer.  Loving grandfather of Chantele, Melissa, Kassie, Katie,…

It is with heavy hearts the family of Audrey Churchill announce her passing on January 10, 2019 at the Chelsey Park Long Term Care Home in London, Ontario at the age of 90. Mrs. Churchill was born in Romney Township, Ontario on February 4, 1928. Beloved wife of the late Winston “Bruce” Churchill (1979). Loving…

Rempkens (DeKoster) Mary Lou, formerly of Aylmer passed peacefully at CCC St. Thomas General Hospital on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 in her 81st year.  Predeceased by her beloved husband Henk Rempkens.  Dear mother of Pete Rempkens and wife Ginger of Aylmer, and Rick Rempkens and wife Marie of Springfield.  Loving Oma of Mike, Alisha, Jaimie…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Howard Hugh Phillips, surrounded by loved ones at University Hospital in London on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the age of 63 years.  Beloved husband and best friend of Linda (Ralf) Phillips for 35 years.  Proud and loving father of Joshua and Nathan (Serenity)…

FLEMING, Edith Ann – Born May 5, 1939, Edythe Ann left us suddenly on January 2, 2019.  She was predeceased by her husband, Gerald Workman Fleming in 1993, and her parents, Mary and William Phinney.  EA touched many lives during her career as both nurse and teacher at S.T.E.G.H. School of Nursing and Fanshawe College. …

WRIGHT, Dr. Donald Leslie of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away peacefully at a hospital he enjoyed practicing at, St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, January 5, 2019 in his 95th year. Beloved husband of Ellen “Nell” (Elsey) Wright for 68 wonderful years. Dear father of Diane Zimmer (Bill) of Calgary, Alberta…

BOGART, Pamela Sheila formerly of Springfield passed away at Caressant Care on Bonnie Place, St. Thomas on January 3, 2019 in her 93rd year.  Beloved wife of the late Leo Bogart (2012).  Dear mother of Reg Bogart and wife Joan of St. Thomas, Judy Veres and husband Lloyd of Windsor, Brian Bogart of Acton, Dale…

Surrounded by love with his family at his side, Tom Hooghiem “Hoogie” passed suddenly on Jan. 3, 2019 at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital.  Beloved soulmate of Wendy Cowie.  A loving dad, he will be dearly missed by his daughter Jodie (John) Costa of Ilderton.  Loving grandfather “Bubba” to Cameron and Mason Costa.  Tom is…

David Wagler, 97, died Dec. 26, 2018. He was born Dec. 10, 1921 in Montgomery, Indiana, to Joseph and Sarah (Lengacher) Wagler. Surviving are 11 children: Rosemary (Joseph Gascho) Aylmer, ON; Magdalena (Raymond Marner) Donalds, S.C.; Joseph (Iva Mae) Mays Lick, KY; Naomi (Alvin Yutzy) Huntsville, AR.; Jesse (Lynda) Abbeville, S.C.; Rachel (Lester Yutzy), Hutchinson,…

STOVER, Howard Francis of Kingsmill passed away at his residence on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 in his 93rd year.  Beloved husband of Betty (Taylor) Stover for over 66 years.  Dear father of Ken Stover (Mary).  Loving grandfather of Beth (Bob), Tony, Sarah, Stephanie (Mike) and great-grandfather of Alexis and Faye.  Survived by sister-in-law Reta Stover.…

NORTHEY, Donna Marie of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, December 30, 2018 in her 67th year. Beloved wife of Wayne Northey.  Dear mother of Rebecca Cupples (Stephen) of Frogmore and Dan Northey (Janine) of Port Burwell.  She will be missed by her grandchildren Kendra and Cole.  Daughter of Florence…

REID (Stainton), Elizabeth Dianne of Aylmer, Ontario, is now in the presence of her heavenly Father and her Saviour, Jesus Christ. She passed peacefully on Friday, December 28, 2018 in her 83rd year while residing at Chartwell, close to her home of almost sixty years and near to the children and grandchildren she nurtured and…