OBITUARIES

Freeman, Gerry of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away peacefully with his family by his side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, December 19, 2025. He was 87 years old. Beloved husband of the late Clarene (Hardcastle) Freeman(2018). Dear father of Doug(Shyann) of Calgary and Christine(Rob) of Copenhagen.  He will be missed by his…

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bob De Angelis of Belmont on December 17, 2025, at the age of 65. Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Jean De Angelis, and brother Paul. Survived by his siblings Joe, Mary Ann, Emmett (Sue), and Tonner, and ex-wife Rhonda, as well as many…

Sheppard-Veldhuizen, Kim of Copenhagen passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. She was 81 years old. Beloved wife of 46 years to Aart Veldhuizen. Loving step-mother of Suzan Johnson(Peter), Ron Veldhuizen(Anita), Lorraine Councell(Danny) and Kathy Hayhoe(Ron). Sister of Jean(Carol), Vern (Sha), Alan(Shirley), Robin(Christy) and Kevin(Jo-Ann). Also survived by a number of…

George F. Robinson of Brownsville, Ontario, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2026, following complications due to Alzheimer’s disease. George is survived by his wife Gloria Jean Robinson (Connor) of Springfield, Ontario, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. He is also survived by his son Greg Robinson and daughter-in-law Bernadette, and by his cherished…

Stickel, Katharina “Katie” formerly of Aylmer passed away at Brantford General Hospital on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 91.  Beloved wife of the late Konrad Stickel. Dear mother of Irene Stickel-Ruhlman (Philip) of Ayr and Konrad Robert Stickel (Andrea) of St. Thomas. Loving grandmother of Tasha (Dan), Ali (Steve) and Cassie. Great-Grandmother…

March 29, 1938 – Dec. 13, 2025 It is with great sadness that we, the family of Franklin ‘Frank’ Ernest Chilcott, wish to announce his peaceful passing, on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, at the age of 87. Frank was born to Walter Chilcott Sr. and Gladys (Cowan) Chilcott, in Bayham…

Haines, Barry of River Valley, Ontario and formerly of Aylmer, passed away very peacefully with his girls and family by his side on Monday, December 8, 2025. He leaves behind his girls, Trisha Haines, Beth Turcotte(Derek) and Amy-Leigh Pearce(Ryan). Also survived by his precious grandchildren Isla, Olivia, Teagen, Gunnar, Emry and his mom, Kay.  Brother…

Camp, Clasina “Chris” of St. Thomas, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025 in her 77th year. Survived by her sister Paige Mills (Martin) and her children Anne Hedelius, Jim (Janet), Peter (Bev) and Mike Hendriksen (Jodi) and extended family. Predeceased by her siblings Nicolass Saris, Margaret Quaite, Pieter Saris Jr. Born in the Den…

Grunsell, Kathryn of Straffordville passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at London Health Science Centre- Victoria Hospital on Thursday, December 4, 2025. She was 56 years old. Beloved wife of Stephen Grunsell. Cherished mother of Victoria Grunsell(Denver) and Justin Grunsell(Bridget), and loving grandma to Blake, who will miss her. She was…

Norman Daniel Judson Sawlor passed away suddenly, at his home in Aylmer, on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. He was 77 years old. Beloved husband of 56 years to Sharon (Milmine). Cherished father to Jeffery (Nancy) of Dorchester, and Gregory (Kim) of Aylmer. Loving Grandpa to Rachel (Benaiah), Laura, Matthew, Raena, Dresden, Trey, Kieran, and Jude.…

Kinsey, Barry of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. He was 85 years old. Beloved husband of June (McQuiggan) Kinsey of 63 years. Dear father of Mike Kinsey(late Jacqueline) of Calton and Steve Kinsey(Susan) of Aylmer. Loving grandfather of Missina(Dustin), Christopher(Catherine), Matt(Pam), Darren(Charlotte) and Stephanie(Garrett). Great-grandfather of Zahavah, Jake, Charlie,…

1956-2025 It is with great sadness the McKenzie Clan announce the passing of Jayne Ann McKenzie, November 19, 2025 at the age of 69. Jayne was the beloved and devoted daughter of Marion McKenzie and the late Don McKenzie, and extraordinarily caring sister of Angus, Mary (Gord Freeman) and Dann McKenzie of St. Thomas. She…

1922-2025 It is with sadness we announce the passing of our mother Marion Gray, in her 104th year on Nov. 24, 2025. She was born in St. Thomas, Ontario on Nov. 12, 1922. Marion was predeceased by her parents Fred & Edith (Hubling) Hill, her sisters Margaret (Hill) Olmstead and Thelma (Hill) Oatman. She was…

Nasswetter, Sofia of Aylmer passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her daughters at AgeCare Aylmer on Sunday, November 23, 2025. She was 85 years old. Beloved wife of the late Georg Nasswetter(1998). Dear mother of Rosemary Nasswetter, Debbie Kirschner(John) and Karen Versteegen(Jeff) all of Aylmer. Loving grandma of  Dylan, Missy, Johnny, Jessica, Kimberly(Joey), Samantha, Becky(Charlie), Jeffrey,…

Pressey, Gary of Aylmer passed away at Parkwood Hospital on Thursday, November 20, 2025. He was 70 years old. Beloved husband of Kathy(Campbell) Pressey. Dear father of Gary Pressey(Ashley) and Jenny Buis(Greg) and step-father of Jamie Hawley(Leann). He will be missed by his grandchildren Finley, Jocelyn, Rylee, Hardy, Tyson, Ava, Kailey(Myint), Tanner and great-grandfather of Seraphina “Little…

Safely into the arms of Jesus, with her family by her side Minnie Hiemstra, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Andy Hiemstra(2011). Dear mother of Wilf(Trudy), Ray, Sharlene and Monica(Dwayne). Greatly loved grandma of fourteen; Ashley, Tyler(Nicole), Brandon(Maggie), Chelsey, Selena, Bradley(Milcah), Matt, Darren, Andrea, Thomas, Jocelyn, Jared, Logan and Vincent…

Henderson, Evelyn Rose Marie of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre- Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. She was 83 years old. Beloved wife of Gerry Henderson. Loving mother of Derek Poulton(Shiana), Charlene Hansen(Paul) and Brian Henderson. Grandmother of Ashlee(Dan), Matthew(Kirsten), Gregory, Chad(Sydney), Mitchel, Logan, Jaxen, Kaiden and Rylan.…

Moritz, Hilda of Aylmer passed away peacefully at AgeCare Aylmer on Saturday, November 15, 2025. She was 95 years old. Beloved wife of the late Walter Moritz (2014). Cherished mother of Heidi Van Overloop and husband Carl of Aylmer. Sister of Gerhard (Carol), Waldi (Rosi), Alfred (Margaret) and Renate “Jeanette” (John) and sister-in-law of Elli.…

Barclay, Deborah “Deb” of St. Thomas passed away peacefully with her family by her side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, November 15, 2025. She was 67 years old. Beloved wife of Bob Barclay. Dear mother of Jill D’Amour(Derek) of St. Thomas and Jay Bishop(Pauline Watson) of Tillsonburg.  Loving grandmother of Jayden, Gracie, Samantha(Johnny), Ashley(Jacob), Brandon(Katelyn)…

Wencel, Brian of Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre-University Hospital on Saturday, November 15, 2025. He was 75 years old. Beloved husband of Janet(Holman) Wencel.  Dear father of Dan(Danièle) of London and Bill(Patty) of St. Thomas. Loving grandfather of Morgin Welter(Rob) and great-grandfather of Brooklyn, Lincoln and Michael. Brother of Bonnie DeKoster, Brenda Foster(Gary), Deb…