Csakli, Rose of Aylmer passed away peacefully at the Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. She was 91 years old. Beloved wife of the late George Csakli(1997). Dear mother of George Csakli(Bonnie) of St. Thomas, Hilda Schwager(late John) of Tillsonburg & Linda Walker(Jon) of Aylmer. Loving Nana Rose of Jennifer(Justin), Michelle(Vince), Sheena, John(Ginna), Dayna(Jordan),…
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Marilyn Madacsi (nee Adams), 89 years, of Petrolia passed away at Lambton Meadowview Villa on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Born in St. Thomas to Earl and Vera Adams. Marilyn was predeceased by her husband Joe (2022), her son Paul (2023), and her great granddaughter Kinsley Picard (2016). She will be missed by her granddaughters,…
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Grant, Catharina “Kitty” of St. Thomas passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, September 25, 2025. She was 68 years old. Dear mother of Ryan Grant (Lauren) of Belmont and Michael Grant (Victoria) of Elmira. Loving grandmother of Aurora, Meadow and Harbour. She will be missed by…
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1941 – 2025 Piet, retired farmer and private pilot, died peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Saturday September 20, 2025. Piet was born in Rhoon, the Netherlands to Tom and Nell Bouthoorn. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ellen, daughter in his heart Amy (Brad) and grandchildren Sampson, Jonah, Leilani, and…
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Vivian Irene Pinch (Laur), age 89, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Friday, September 19th, 2025 at Extendicare Port Stanley. She was born on January 17th, 1936 to the late Delmer and Ruby (Lee) Laur. On February 20th, 1954 she was united in marriage to Barry Pinch. They were married for…
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Splane, Della Diane of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, September 19, 2025. She was 78 years old. Beloved wife of the late Lorne Splane(2022). Dear mother of Robin Annen(John), Beverly Splane(Jesse) and Pamela Fife(Vince). Loving grandmother of Nicole, Alexander, Micheala and Kiera. Also survived by a number of nieces and…
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Robinson, Philip M. of Aylmer passed away at his residence on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia Robinson and loved partner of Gina (Camilleri) Barton. Dearly loved step-father of Susan Bolton (Stuart), Elizabeth Edwards (Peter) and late Erica Edwards (late DJ Mckillop). Dear brother of Jack…
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Danis, Agnes of R.R.#7 Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, September 15, 2025. She was 95 years old. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert Mortier (2003). Dear mother of Roland Danis (Karen) and Joan Laur (Gary). Loving grandmother of Tracy, Niki (Greg), Aura, Roxanne, Krista (Joe), Angela (Mike), Jeff (Talya)…
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With his family by his side at The VON Sakura House John “Paul” McQuiggan of Straffordville passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025. Paul was a loving husband, proud father, devoted grandfather, and pillar of his community. Born on September 30, 1954, Paul took great pride in being a father to Christopher (Khristina), Ryan (Ellyn),…
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Joseph Cornelissen of Norfolk County, on September 8, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on June 24, 1957, in St. Thomas, Joe was predeceased by his mother and father, Dina (Hendriks) and John Cornelissen, as well as his eldest brother, Ted Cornelissen.…
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Gillies, Robert Allan “Bob” of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. He was 92 years old. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn (Laur) Gillies (2023). Dear father of Laurie Waldie (Keith), Rob Gillies (Denise) and John Gillies (Michelle) and step-father of Gerald Ellis (Judy), David Ellis (Kim)…
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Withenshaw, Steven James on Sunday, September 7, 2025, passed away in St. Thomas, after a brief illness, in his 79th year. Dear son of the late and wonderful Jim and Virginia (Freeman) Withenshaw. Very dear brother of Martha Gavey (Gary “Bro”) of Aylmer, Uncle Steve to Matt Gavey (Tara) of Aylmer, and their children Lydia…
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marilyn Louise McNames (Hawley), who left us peacefully on August 28, 2025. Marilyn was born on May 7, 1942, in St. Thomas, Ontario. She spent most of her life in Aylmer, a community she proudly called home. Marilyn was predeceased by her beloved husband,…
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Volland, Ruth Ann of St. Thomas passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, August 28, 2025. She was 85 years old. Beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” Volland. Cherished sister of Jim Timpany(Audrey), and sister-in-law to Donna Timpany and Sandra Timpany. She will be dearly missed by her nieces and…
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Peacefully, with his family by his side, Viktor Dietrich passed away on August 21, 2025 in his 76th year. Born June 15, 1950 in Kopeysk, Russia, to a German family in the Soviet Union, Viktor’s early life under post-war communism instilled in him deep gratitude for the freedoms he later enjoyed. In 1989, he and…
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Ryan Woodworth Graham passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 in his 34th year. He is survived by his father Monty Graham, half-brothers Robert (Shelley) Graham, and Jason Graham and his Granny Ruby Woodworth, his nephew Connor and his nieces Amber, Madison and Mackenzie and by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by his mother Kyle Woodworth…
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White, Shirley Marie of Vineland and formerly of Springfield passed away at St. Catharines General Hospital on Sunday, August 17, 2025. She was 95 years old. Beloved wife of the late Allan White(2012). Dear mother of the late William White (Margaret) of Aylmer, David White (Maureen) of Asheville, NC., Beth Brkic (Joe) of Beamsville and Joe White (Stella)…
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In loving memory of LeRoy Holborn (“Hoolie”). It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of LeRoy Holborn, affectionately known as Hoolie by friends. He passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, at the age of 87, his mind still sharp as a tack. LeRoy was the beloved partner of Susan Bradley, and…
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Van Gulck, Marie Madeleine (nee Heyrman) (April 7, 1940 – August 12, 2025) It is with great sadness, that we the family of Marie Madeleine (Heyrman) Van Gulck, wish to announce her peaceful passing at AgeCare, Aylmer, on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025, at the age of 85. Marie was a former resident of Straffordville. Predeceased…
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With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Johnny Jung. Predeceased by his beloved wife Jeanne. Dear father of Judy Rea (Aldo). Loving grandfather of Joseph (Melissa) and Stephanie and great-grandfather of Madison and Mia. Johnny will be missed by his dear friends Marianne and Charles Kirby. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Johnny was…
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